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Today in History:

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2022. There are 18 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec.
Fire Department Calls Dec. 2-10

Fire Department Calls Dec. 2-10

Fire Department Calls Dec. 2-10

For the week of Dec. 2- 10, the Watonga Fire Department responded to the following calls: Dec. 2 EMS assist 100 block W. 5th Street one transported Dec. 3 EMS assist 1400 block S. Clarence Nash one transported Investigate carbon monoxide alarm 300 block N Sampson Ave. EMS assist 200 block N.

Santa’s Magical Key

'Well, kids, Santa is magical. He and his reindeer can fly with ease from house to house every Christmas Eve because of their very special powers. He can enter houses where there is no chimney, so don't you worry your sweet little heads,' Nana reassured the little ones.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! Here I am again to bring you the news from the senior citizens center. I hope you are all well. I hear the flu is really spreading. Schools at Thomas and Weatherford closed some because they had so many kids out with flu. Take care of yourselves. Get those masks out again if need be.

Events at the Geary Library

The Christmas holidays are here, and we celebrated it with the community. The library gave away stockings as Santa visited with the children and their parents took pictures. It was great fun, and we still have a few stockings left if you would like to come visit the library and pick one up.

Filing Complete for BOEs

Editor’s note: Candidates are shown in the order in which they filed for their respective seats. The books for local and regional filings for school board seats and places on the boards of area technical schools closed Dec. 7.
Board members and staff of CTTC and the family who donated the property broke ground Monday on the truck driving range near the Watonga airport .

Board members and staff of CTTC and the family who donated the property broke ground Monday on the truck driving range near the Watonga airport .

Mercy to Seek Two Percent Tax Renewal

Recently, the city of Watonga announced its intent to ask for a one percent sales tax to fund a water treatment plant and sewer plant. That proposition, should it pass, would take effect July 1. Two other one percent taxes, used to support Mercy Hospital, are set to expire that same day, July 1.
In spite of the drought conditions, members of the Okeene FFA and 4-H won numerous awards Dec. 1 at the Okalhoma State Wheat Show Banquet.

In spite of the drought conditions, members of the Okeene FFA and 4-H won numerous awards Dec. 1 at the Okalhoma State Wheat Show Banquet.

Retirees Taking 65 Years Of Experience With Them

Retirees Taking 65 Years of Experience With Them They almost made it through the celebration and presentation without tears. Almost. Members of the community, employees of the courthouse and the county came together Monday afternoon to wish bon voyage to at least three retiring employees.
Audit Issues Now Corrected

Audit Issues Now Corrected

Audit Issues Now Corrected

School Audit had Issues, Now Corrected Members of the Watonga School Board heard the district’s 2022 audit report, which was not without its problems. Britton, Kuykendall and Miller’s Rick Miller was on the phone with the board, explaining the audit and its findings.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court Okler * Family Jera Burton, Minor Child vs Sha-Marie Huff, Protective Order Felony Steve Oneal Green, Aggravated Assault And Battery (A Felony) Marriages Ryan James Streck And Kayla Lynnae Kraft, Marriage License Misdemeanor Vanessa Vawn Jones, Possession Of A Controlled...