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New Scam Claims to Be Loan Processing

First it was Jessica, now, it's Evelyn.Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information, first using the name Jessica, now Evelyn from 'Lending Union's west coast branch' Lending Union is not a real company.

Get Ready for Tri County Fair

The Tri-County Fair in Geary is set for Sept. 56.The parade theme is Rockin 50s and will be held at 5 p.m. September 6 on Main Street. As is customary, there will be prizes for first through third place. To enter, stop by 107 W. Main Street the morning of the parade (before noon) and sign up.

Organizations Seek to Protect Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust

OKLAHOMA CITY – Eight leading medical, public health and community organizations have filed an amicus brief with the Oklahoma Supreme Court in support of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) lawsuit filed last month challenging the constitutionality of a new state law (HB 2783) that...

New Case of CWD Confirmed in State

Oklahoma's fourth case of a wild deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was confirmed this month in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The whitetailed deer was located in Texas County after a landowner reported the animal behaving abnormally.

Caddo Retired Educators Set September Meeting

The Caddo County Retired Educators will hold their first meeting of the new school year on Monday, September 8, beginning at 10:30 at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in building 400. A representative from OREA will be present to discuss the benefits and discounts from AMBA.

Heritage Preservation Grant Applications Open

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society will open applications for the 2026 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on September 1.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Brenda SteinHere we are almost at the end of August! We are having cooler temperatures and much-needed rain! Can you believe that it is only four months until Christmas?Are we ready? Did we get all our summer projects done? Are we planning a fall garden or fall trip?

Today In History

August 27 is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 126 days remain until the end of the year.410 – The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.1172 – Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England.

Community Calendar

8/27--Watonga Eagles Blood Drive - Gym-Watonga Eagles Blood Drive - Gym Lobby 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Lobby 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.8/28-8/28--Watonga high school softball @-Watonga high school softball @ Fairview 4:30 p.m.Fairview 4:30 p.m.

Redlands Expands Medical Care to Students

EL RENO — Redlands Community College has partnered with TimelyCare, higher education’s leading virtual health and well-being provider, to expand access to mental health, medical care and essential resources for students.