Voters Should Apply Early for Absentee Ballots

Voters in BLAINE County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION should apply now, County Election Board Secretary RICE said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m.

New Dialing Procedures for ‘405’ Area Codes

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) today reminds residential and business customers served by the (405) area code to prepare for the introduction of the new (572) area code.

Eagles in High Spirits Ahead of Homecoming

The Eagles are still searching for their first win after dropping another game at Oklahoma Bible Academy Friday Night. Watonga came out hitting hard on their first defensive series, driving the OBA offense backwards and recording two sacks from Ernesto Duenez and Joe Jackson.

Okla. Senate Review

I had the opportunity to participate in an interim study conducted by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat this past week about the potential to make permanent changes to the Open Meetings Act that would allow agencies, boards and commissions at the state and local level to hold public meetings...

A Bubble Off Plumb

By the time this paper prints, I will be gone, headed West to take a different job opportunity. Part of the decision was we love the mountains, part of it that my husband’s health can no longer take Oklahoma summers. It has been a gift to work in Blaine County.

Watonga Homecoming Court Announced

Watonga High Schooll will hold its homecoming for football Oct. 9. The freshmen attendants are Carson Reyburn and Chris Sanders. Sophomore attendants are Liza Bruner and Dakota Morris. Junior attendants are Adalyn Hightower and Deondre Dunn.

Cybersecurity Awareness

Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. today announced its commitment to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held annually in October, by signing up as a Champion and joining a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy.