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Sen. Casey Murdock (right) and Sen. Spencer Kern pictured during the 2025 l egislative session.

Sen. Casey Murdock (right) and Sen. Spencer Kern pictured during the 2025 l egislative session.

Senators Murdock, Kern Honored

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, and Senator Spencer Kern, R-Duncan, were recently named legislative champions by the Oklahoma Rural Association .ORA’s Legislator Champion Award is given to legislators who champion economic development and stand up for the shared values that define...
The USDA is making $4 million available for technical assistance to help rural communities manage solid waste site such as landfills

The USDA is making $4 million available for technical assistance to help rural communities manage solid waste site such as landfills

USDA Taking Applications to Improve Waste Infrastructure in Rural Communities

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for programs to improve water and waste disposal infrastructure for communities across the nation.The Solid Waste Management Grants program and the Water and Waste...

Wildlife Commission Approves Rule Changes

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
During its regular meeting on Dec. 8 in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the entire slate of proposed regulation changes as recommended by ODWC Chief of Fisheries Ken Cunningham and Chief of Wildlife Bill Dinkines.Along with several new rules, some of the...
Hunters are urged to get more time afield during holiday antlerless deer gun season and consider donating their harvest to Hunters Against Hunger. Barry Bolton/Courtesy

Hunters are urged to get more time afield during holiday antlerless deer gun season and consider donating their harvest to Hunters Against Hunger. Barry Bolton/Courtesy

Donate Venison to Hungry Oklahomans

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
In 2024, hunters donated almost 45,000 pounds of venison Processors accept the deer and produce ground vension The ground meat is distributed through qualiifed charitable organizations and food pantries To find a participating wildife processor, go to https://www.wildlifedepartment....

All We Want for Christmas is a City Manager

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The City of Watonga, its citizens and council members got an early Christmas present Tuesday evening when a new city manager was hired. There were several other bits of good news for the town as well.The manager, Leroy Alsup, will begin work January 5.
(ABOVE) The restrooms in the Foley Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds will recieve a much needed remodel soon.

(ABOVE) The restrooms in the Foley Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds will recieve a much needed remodel soon.

County Accepts Bid for Foley Building Restroom Remodel

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Blaine County Commissioners accepted a bid December 8 to renovate the restrooms at the Foley Building at the fairgrounds.The restrooms have been a bone of contention for several years, with the fair board wanting them replaced for quite some time, but unable to agree on what they wanted the...
Community Events

Community Events

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12/6 - 12/28 - Canton Lake of Lights drive through light display 6-9 p.m. nightly Canadian B Campground 12/ 17-Canton Elementary Basketball vs Okeene @ Home 1 p.m. -Watonga 5th grade Intramural Basketball12/ 18-Canton Basketball @ Thomas JH at 4:30 p.m., HS at 6:30 p.m. -Watonga Basketball vs...
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