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I Had A Good Thing Going

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I had a good thing going, then I blew it. I've had some 'issues' in the last few months, which has gotten me out of a great deal of work. David's even been doing the laundry, something he hasn't done a lot of in the last 47 years. He does a darn good job, too, and by good job I mean, I don't have to do it so-Good Job! Now, if I could just get him to cook something, anything, besides breakfast foods, I'd be set, but I guess this is where he draws the line. He'll wash dishes, mop, vacuum, make beds, and many other chores but cooking-no dice. I guess I can't have everything.

Blaine County Courthouse

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Civil Court National American Insurance Co vs Sergio Salinas, And, Joseph Ray Salinas, Malissa Aguliar, Pedro Feliciano Santiago, Eduardo Salinas, Auto Negligence Testco Inc. vs 2006 Dragon FRC Trailer, Clear/Lost Title Testco Inc.

House Catches Fire in Watonga

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A house fire in the 600 block of North Noble left a home heavily damaged According to Fire Chief Robert Daugherty, the cause of the July 9 fire remains under investigation. Neither the resident nor any of the approximately 20 firefighters that responded were injured in the blaze. Trucks from Watonga, Hitchcock and Greenfield came out to fight the fire.

Oklahoma Sees First Pediatric Coronavirus Death

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This week’s numbers from the Oklahoma State Department of Health included a sobering statistic: it noted the July 12 death of an Oklahoma child from the Covid-19 virus, the first pediatric death in the state since the disease gripped the nation.

Custer County Man Faces Blaine County Sex Charges

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According to a report from the District Court of Blaine County, a Thomas man has been arrested and charged with three counts of rape, two counts of forcible sodomy and lewd molestation. The reports show that Joey Dale Pearson, 29, had a sexual relationship with an underage victim that began in summer 2019.

Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut Down Pending Environmental Review

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FARGO, N.D. — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and delivering a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken public health and environmental protections it views as obstacles to businesses.

Phase 2 of Okla. Business Relief Program Announced

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The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has announced that Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program will begin at 8 a.m. July 14. With less than two weeks until the second round opens, many participating financial institutions are continuing to work with businesses interested in applying for the program to gather the required information in advance.

Use Sunscreen Year-round to Protect Your Skin

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Summer is officially here, and that means people will be spending more time in the great outdoors. To help ensure skin safety in the sun, it’s a good idea to be vigilant with sunscreen. With so many types available, choices are difficult.