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Pardon Our Slip

Spokesmen for Mercy could not comment on the recent story about Federal funding changes because they were actually in Watonga opening the newly renovated clinic offices on Clarence Nash Boulevard We regret the oversight..

Ferguson Features

Edna Ferber recognized the Fergusons’ story as so remarkable as to write a book about the family that participated in the 1889 and 1893 land runs and settled in Watonga after the 1892 run. Ferber visited the Ferguson home in 1927 or 1928 and began writing the epic tale of “Cimarron.

Marty Quinn Announces for Insurance Commissioner

CLAREMORE — Marty Quinn, a small business owner, insurance professional, and longtime conservative leader, today announced his candidacy for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner. The current insurance commissioner, Glen Mulready, is term limited.

Today in History

July 16 is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 168 days remaining until the end of the year.1769 - Father Junípero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan missionary, founds the first Catholic mission in California on the site of present-day San Diego.

Free Breakfast, Lunch for All Students

From Sean Weibling Canton Public Schools is thrilled to announce that ALL students will be provided FREE breakfast and FREE lunch every day through the Community Eligibility Program! This means every student in our school can access nutritious meals at no cost.

Enrollment for Summer Energy Help Now Open

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded program helps income-eligible families with their summer cooling utility bills.

Officer Charged With Cruelty

Eyewitnesses Monday described a gut wrenching, heartbreaking scene at the Watonga dog pound.A dog lay dead in its cage, its head decayed past recognition and some of its flesh consumed by scrawny puppies that entered and exited the cage at will through a mangled wire fence.