Hinton Senior News

Our Site was closed on Monday because of President's Day Observance. Who knows, if we do get snow and ice again on Wednesday we may be closed again. The weather pattern we are currently having makes it hard to plan for anything.

Recycling Now Available in Watonga

WATONGA – Watonga city officials and employees were on hand Saturday to kick off the city’s new recycling service in collaboration with the company Replenysh.

Watonga School Board Extends Principal Contracts

WATONGA – The Watonga Public Schools Board of Education gathered for its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, in a celebratory mood one week after Watonga voters approved a near-$20 million bond that will create new facilities for the district.

Stray Calf Causes Wreck Near Hitchcock

HITCHCOCK – Three Geary residents were involved in a rear-end crash Thursday morning near Hitchcock when stray calf on the road distracted the drivers. The wreck occurred around 7 a.m. on OK-8 northeast of Hitchcock, according to information released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

A New Neighbor

When someone new moves into the area we cross our fingers and hope for a good neighbor. While everyone has a different checklist for what makes a decent neighbor, there are some universal characteristics on the wish list.

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Donate to Local Schools

On Monday, Feb. 14, Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana and Lt. Gov. Gib Miles presented $5,000 donations to several local school districts, including Watonga’s, in honor of the late Clara Bushyhead.

Oklahoma Among Seven States With Highest Rural HIV Burden

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma was recently identified as one of seven states in the U.S. with the highest rural burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is now offering free, at-home HIV rapid self-tests as part of an effort to help decrease the spread.