Weekly Coronavirus Updates

As of February 2, there were 392,164 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in the state, up by 1,296 in the last 24 hours according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were 38 deaths reported in the last day. This brings the death toll to 3,602.

Watonga Lucky Star Casino now Open

Following more than eight months of work and some delays because of COVID-19, the Watonga Lucky Star Casino opened its doors to the public, though work on the facility continues. As of now, the casino has been operating on a 24-hour basis since its opening to the public on Jan. 29.

5 Things to Know About Tax Filing Season

With tax season set to begin next week, it can sometimes leave many taxpayers with questions. Along with the same questions that get asked every year, COVID-19 has brought about more questions after its impact last year.

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2021. There are 331 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 3, 1959, rockand-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

A Lamp to My Feet

I’m past Jeremiah now and finished Lamentations. Now, I’m in Ezekiel. I have a few verses to share with you from Lamentations. For the most part, Lamentations is a very sad book about the destruction of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans and the suffering of the Jewish people.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everyone! I hope you’re all doing good. My shingles are getting better and, so far, nothing new is popping up so I must be on the road to recovery. I sure hope so. I’m so tired of being sick. Last Thursday we had 13 in for biscuits and gravy. John and Kelly enjoyed some good pool playing.

Foods That Make You Go “Yuck”

The other evening, as I sat in my recliner trying to think of something to cook for supper, I scoured the Internet for ideas. This may have been a bad idea. Why is it that no one tells us we'll spend our entire lives trying to come up with things to eat.

Ferguson Features

Valentine's Day occurs every February 14th, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from?

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court Community State Bank Of Canton vs Thaddius R Woldridge, Money Judgment Robert G Spencer, Md vs Rick Larson, Breach Of Contract Cavalry SPV I LLC vs Oweeta Carnes, Indebtedness Jimmy Grubbs vs 1965 GMC Pickup, Clear/Lost Title Dustin Martin vs Brenda Swayden, And, Donny Swayden,...