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CTTC Announces CDL Classes

The next CDL Class A course at Chisolm Trail Career Tech starts May 18 and the last class of the calendar year starts August 31.You can apply through Central Technology Center online: Become a CDL Driver in Oklahoma. Submit your application today. (centraltech.edu).

City’s Insurer Pays Claim

In a post on social media, Watonga resident John Sexton announced his lawsuit against the city had been settled.The Watonga Republican obtained verification from the law firm handling the suit.The post indicates the amount sought was $150,000.

Ferguson Features

What were the areas of Oklahoma Territory when T.B. Ferguson was governor of the Territory? As in previous articles, T. B. and Elva Ferguson participated in two land runs: 1889 in Central Oklahoma and 1893 in the Cherokee Outlet/Strip.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

We got some muchneeded rain last week, but we could use more. Yards look so nice and green. The whistling ducks are back in town in the drainage ditch on the north side of 11th street between Prouty and Clarence Nash. They are interesting to watch with their long legs and orange beaks.

Today In History

April 22 is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 253 days remain until the end of the year.960 – Basil II is crowned co-Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.1073 – Election of Pope Gregory VII following the death of Pope Alexander II.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil CourtLVNV Funding LLC vs Michelle D Brooks, IndebtednessDivorce CourtMontana Sims vs Corbin Dwayne Sims, DivorceFamily CourtHeidi Nickol Kramp vs Benjamin Lee Cheasbro, Protective Order Sandra Driever vs Jerry Joe Romero, Protective Order Tierra K Holsapple vs Anthony F Brown, Protective...

Experts Testify to Commission on Chronic Wasting Disease

Three experts presented information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer before the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission during their regular meeting April 6 in Oklahoma City.Dr. Mark Ruder, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Dr.

Bill Passed To Keep Cellphones Out of Schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate on Wednesday easily passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to permanently keep cellphones out of Oklahoma schools.

Special Olympics Seeking Volunteers

STILLWATER. — Special Olympics Oklahoma (SOOK) is calling on the community to step up and be part of something bigger, as more than 1,600 volunteers are still needed for the 2026 Summer Games, taking place May 13–15 in Stillwater.

State Superintendent Reacts to Literacy Bill

Senate Bill 1788 by Sen. Adam Pugh and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert was signed by the Governor today at a special ceremony held at John Rex Elementary. In attendance was State Superintendent Lindel Fields, who expressed strong support for the bipartisan legislation.