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Too Close to Call

Thomas Martinez

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Oklahoma proved its red political prowess again on Election Night Tuesday. Almost all national news outlets called the state for President Donald Trump at 7 p.m., the same time polls closed across the state.

State Passes 126,000 Cases

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

As of November 3, there were 126,526 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in the state, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. 15,917 of those are active. There were 21 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. This current death toll stands at 1,375.

Daugherty Wins Sheriff Election

Thomas Martinez

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Travis Daugherty won Tuesday’s election for Blaine County Sheriff. The final tally was 2,703-1,158, for a 70 to 30 percent win over his Democratic challenger, Brian Johnson. Daugherty will take over the sheriff’s duties Jan.

Voters Tab Haigler for Another 4 Years

Thomas Martinez

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Jennifer Haigler won reelection as the Blain County Clerk during Tuesday’s General Election. The Republican won with a 2,868-929 vote, or 75.5 to 24.5 percent, over Independent Tracy Walker.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Sharon Gates

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Hi everyone! I’m glad I’m able to write this column this week. I’m very thankful that I’ve escaped the Covid 19 so far. A person doesn’t know from one day to the next if they’ve been exposed. We can just keep wearing our mask and washing our hands. And Praying!

Becoming a Humor Columnist

Debi Harris

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Monday has arrived and here I sit, trying to come up with 800 words that are, hopefully, mildly humorous. This happens way too often since I tend to be a procrastinator.

A Lamp to My Feet

Jerry Bradford, Independent Bible Teacher (580)

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

I am writing this Monday morning in the comfort of my office while the “weather outside is frightful”. I hope and pray that all of you are doing well.

Stitt Comments on Ruling of Gaming Compacts

Kevin Stitt

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week that he will not appeal the U.S. District Court ruling issued July 28 regarding the State-Tribal Gaming Compacts. Gov. Stitt issued the following statement about his decision: “The U.S.

Hello Movember: It's time to Bring Awareness to Men's Health, Including Suicide

Thomas Martinez

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Every year for the past decade or so I’ve grown a beard or moustache during the month of November. I do it to support the Movember movement, which brings awareness to men’s health – specifically testicular and prostate cancer and suicide prevention.

Devon Energy Donates Tahoe to Kingfisher Co.

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Devon Energy Corporate Security Investigator Kevin Daniel delivers a Chevy Tahoe to Kingfisher County Sheriff Dennis Banther for use in the department’s fleet of vehicles. “Devon has been a longtime supporter of local law enforcement and first responders.

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