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Ambulance Purchase Approved

Ambulance Purchase Approved

Ambulance Purchase Approved

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
When the Blaine County Commission met in regular session Monday, it was in front of a full house.That was due in large part to the members of the local branches of the Oklahoma Home and Community Educators, who were on hand for the reading of a proclamation naming May 3-9 as OHCE Week.
Pictured from left to right: Shannon Hoffman (Engagement Council member), Marsha Mackie (Engagement Council sponsor), Ladonna Bromlow (Engagement Council member), Kelsi Landes (Engagement Council member), Heather Smith (Canton Tiger Foundation Representative), Penny Heath (Canton History Day Representative), Matt Bright (USG Southard Plant Manager), Dakota Morris (Engagement Council member), Cassidy Edsall (Engagement Council Leader).

Pictured from left to right: Shannon Hoffman (Engagement Council member), Marsha Mackie (Engagement Council sponsor), Ladonna Bromlow (Engagement Council member), Kelsi Landes (Engagement Council member), Heather Smith (Canton Tiger Foundation Representative), Penny Heath (Canton History Day Representative), Matt Bright (USG Southard Plant Manager), Dakota Morris (Engagement Council member), Cassidy Edsall (Engagement Council Leader).

USG Supports Canton Tiger Foundation

From Usg
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Canton Tiger Foundation, a dedicated nonprofit organization, plays a vital role in supporting Canton school children as they embark on their academic journeys through National History Day competitions.

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5/6-Geary HS Track @ Regionals -Watonga MS/HS Physicals 12:30 p.m.-Geary third grade Farm Safety Day _Geary Baccalaureate @ Geary Free Methodist Church 6 p.m.5/7-Watonga Senior Scholarship Night in the Commons @ 6:30 p.m.-Geary Graduation Practice 9 a.m.-Geary Elementary 2nd Semester AR Reward...
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
I am going to do some trash talking here. No, not about candidates, about actual trash.I get it, really I do. Like many other people in town, there are plenty of items that I need to haul to the dump.
Recognizing Linemen

Recognizing Linemen

Recognizing Linemen

Mike Dobrinski Oklahoma Representative District 59
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate and House today adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.Sen. Grant Green, RWellston, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 in the Senate and...
Do Candidates Show ‘Oklahoma Standard’?

Do Candidates Show ‘Oklahoma Standard’?

Do Candidates Show ‘Oklahoma Standard’?

Joe Dorman Oica
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, journalist Connie Chung returned to Oklahoma City for an event at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. While she was welcomed by those in attendance this time, such was not the case 31 years ago.“Can you handle this? Can this fire department handle this?
Okeene Student Named OFB Scholar

Okeene Student Named OFB Scholar

Okeene Student Named OFB Scholar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Avery Fisher of Okeene was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee.The scholarship is awarded to students who plan to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an Oklahoma college or university and who desire to contribute to...
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
EWSWatonga’s streets were filled with the sounds of motorcycles and smells of barbecue last weekend. The sixth annual Bikes and BBQ Rally was held, and it appeared to be a huge success. The weather cooperated mostly, with only a few sprinkles on Saturday afternoon.

Today In History

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 246 days remain until the end of the year.1429 – Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orléans.1483 – Gran Canaria, the main island of the Canary Islands, is conquered by the Kingdom of Castile.1492 – The...
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