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OBN to Give Presentation on Illegal Pot Operations

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

WATONGA – As marijuana proliferates across the state of Oklahoma, it’s not always easy to tell the legal side of the industry from the underground, unlawful activity. To address concerns of organized crime, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics will host an educational forum in Watonga on Aug.

Eagles Featured in Vype Preseason Polls

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WATONGA — The Oklahoma high school sports publication Vype is currently running preseason polls to determine the best players at every position in each area of the state, and the Watonga Eagles have been well-represented.

Critics: Postal Service Plans Imperil Newspapers

David Bauder And Anthony Izaguirre

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to raise mailing rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and advertising declines, a trade group says. Rates on periodicals would increase by more than 8% as of Aug.

BCBSOK, Mercy Sign Agreement to Improve Oklahomans’ Health

Provided By Blue Cross Blue Shield & Mercy

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) and Mercy are announcing a new value-based care agreement, which went into effect on July 1, allowing both entities to work collaboratively to deliver coordinated care that focuses on better health outcomes.

OK Law Enforcement Seeks Federal Funds to Combat Illegal Grow Operations

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – After a recent string of highprofile busts, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Oklahoma Sheriffs Association announced in a joint press conference last week that they are requesting federal funds to help fight illegal marijuana growing operations.

Blaine County Voters Approve Tax Proposal

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WATONGA – Blaine County voters appear to have approved a measure that will expand the accepted uses for an existing tax without increasing it. The ballot question will allow the Blaine County government to “modify the purpose” of a 0.5% sales tax that was originally levied in 2004.

Watonga School Board

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WATONGA – The Watonga Board of Education swore in a new member Monday and made some final hirings as the 2021-22 school year approaches. Mayra Flynn joined the board and will now guide the district alongside Aaron Clewell, Shawn Cox, Dwight McGee and Andy Wigington.

UCO Spring Honor Roll

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WATONGA – The University of Central Oklahoma released its spring honor roll on Wednesday, July 7, a list that included some local names. Watonga’s Lavender Cisneros earned a spot on the President’s Honor Roll this spring, while Jennifer Oliver made the Dean’s Honor Roll.

More Than 200 Bikers Show for Iowa Funeral of Blaine County Toddler

Graham Dudley

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Zavien Kinyon loved all kinds of cars and trucks, but especially motorcycles. So when bikers heard about his funeral service last month, they formed a plan to support him through his final ride.

Ferguson Features

Louise Griffin

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

We had several people come to the Ferguson Market Saturday. It turned out to be a nice day weather wise to have it. It was brought to our attention this past week that people are still trying to figure out what is going on with the museum so here’s a summary.

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