Today in History:

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2022. There are 3 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 28, 1845 U.S. annexation of Texas approved The annexation of the Republic of Texas by the United States, approved by the U.S.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court LVNV Funding LLC vs Brian Keith Goodnight, Indebtedness Stimulation Pumping Services LLC, An Oklahoma Limited Liability vs Faro Capital Group LLC, And, A Foreign Limited Liability Co, Faro Operating Company Anadarko, Breach Of Contract Tinker Federal Credit Union vs Lafayette Randle,...

Light ‘Er Up

City employees spent a lot of time recently stringing lights and hanging decorations around town in preparation for the Christmas holidays. Here, JR Greer adds lights to a tree at Centennial Park.

Airport Makes Major Magazine

Watonga and its newly revamped runways were the subject of an article in the Dec. 12 edition of Flying Magazine as well as having the article featured on its website. The piece can be viewed by going to Flyingmag.com and scrolling down the page to Flying Destinations.

Holiday Antlerless Deer Season Now Open

The chance to enjoy another deer hunt or two before year’s end would be a wonderful Christmas gift for almost any deer gun hunter. That’s exactly what the Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Season offers! This year’s holiday season will be open for 14 days from Dec.

Tax Credit Available to Rural Businesses

OKLAHOMA CITY – During the 2022 legislative session, the Oklahoma Legislature passed and Governor Stitt signed the creation of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act promotes greater access to capital for qualifying small businesses located in rural areas of the state.

A prayer for the departed:

Almighty Father, source of forgiveness and salvation, grant that our relatives and friends who have passed from this life may, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all the saints, come to share your Eternal happiness through Christ our Lord. Amen

Birds Bring Enjoyment to Winter

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardeners who enjoy seeing the brightly colored flowers and shrubs in the landscape during the warm summer months have the added benefit of observing birds as these feathered friends eat berries, insects and nectar.

Thank You

The family of Ruby Evans would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this time of our family loss. She loved life, family and friends and will be missed by all. Again, thank you for your condolences and support.