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Travis Daugherty

I have a desire to help people. Police work is my “ calling and my passion. It always has been.I want to show them the human side of the badge, I can bring a lot to the table through leading by example. ” Travis Daugherty is a Republican candidate for Blaine County Sheriff.

Kristi Parman Campos

Kristi Parman Campos is a candidate for Blaine County Clerk. She has lived here since she was six, attending school at Greenfield first, then at Watonga from grades 5-12, graduating in 1988. She was active in 4H and FFA, showing livestock. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Watonga.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Let’s face it. 2020 has been less than great, at least so far. We as adults are learning to change and cope with the crises as they come. Maybe, though, we need to take a closer look at what the events are doing to the minds of our children.

Gas Prices Continue to Rise acrosss Oklahoma

Oklahoma gas prices have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.70/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 28.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 78.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Walker Will Face Winner of Primary

Tracy Walker is a candidate for Blaine County clerk. As an Independent she will be on the November general election ballot to face the winner of the June 30 primary between two Republican candidates. Walker moved to Blaine County from Pocahontas, Ill, where she was an accounting and payroll clerk.
Covid-19 Updates

Covid-19 Updates

Covid-19 Updates

The executive order that allowed release of detailed information about Covid-19 cases across the state expired May 31. At that time, the Oklahoma State Department of Health quit posting case numbers by city and for counties with less than 20,000 inhabitants.
Impacts of Covid-19 on Oklahoma’s Food Industry

Impacts of Covid-19 on Oklahoma’s Food Industry

Impacts of Covid-19 on Oklahoma’s Food Industry

The food processing sector plays an important role in Oklahoma’s economy, and there is no doubt the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a significant economic impact on the state’s food industry. Experts from the Oklahoma State University Robert M.
Oklahoma to Allow Online SNAP Food Purchasing

Oklahoma to Allow Online SNAP Food Purchasing

Oklahoma to Allow Online SNAP Food Purchasing

On May 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the approval of a request from Oklahoma to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households.