SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Welcome to the Watonga Senior Citizens’ Center. We are located at 112 South Noble, and our phone number is 580623-4511. Even though we are a senior citizens’ organization, our doors are open to those of all ages. We have exercise class Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

Caddo Retired Educators to Meet

The Caddo County Retired Educators will hold their first meeting of the new school year on Monday, September 8th, 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. Also, $10.

Today In History

August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 133 days remain until the end of the year.1707 – The first Siege of Pensacola comes to an end with the failure of the British to capture Pensacola, Florida.

Experts Warn Oklahomans on Upsell Funeral Tactics

It’s never easy to deal with the aftermath of losing a loved one - there are emotional, logistic and financial considerations to think about, and all this is particularly hard when you’re in the middle of grieving.

Cooperation Improves Oklahoma Butterfly and Pollinator Habitat

OKLAHOMA CITY — Due to pesticide use, habitat loss and climate change, Oklahoma’s native insect and bird populations have been rapidly declining.

Geary Drops Flat Fee, Adds Cost Adjustment

Geary City Council was greeted with a full agenda when it met August 14 for its regular meeting.Working first as the public works authority, the council hammered out an outline for investing the cash held in various accounts that are currently yielding only .25% interest.

Board Discusses Plans for Dunbar Memorial

The Watonga School Board looked at and listened to plans to memorialize the now-demolished Dunbar School. It was located in the 200 block of South Spiece Avenue and served a historically Black community until public schools were integrated in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Blaine County Courthouse News

CivilCapital One, N.A vs Randall Hicks, Indebtedness Citibank, N.A. vs Dawn L Goff, Debt Collection LVNV Funding LLC vs Allison Page Carter, Indebtedness Midland Credit Management vs Karrie Beth Little, Indebtedness Monte J Matli vs Delmar Leroy Scoville, Jr.

Is Your Name on the Delinquent Tax List? Don’t Panic

Your name appeared in the delinquent tax rolls published in the newspaper. What does that mean? How does it affect you and your property?The header on the list tells part of the tale.