CTTC Announces More Truck Driving Classes

In case a recent photo montage in this newspaper revved up your interest in becoming a licensed truck driver, Chisolm Trail Technology Center has announced its next CDL Class A course begins on October 6. There are also classes starting on February 2, 2026 and August 31, 2026.

Local Youth Attend Leadership Summit

Two Lomega students attended the 2025 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Youth Leadership Summit July 26 – August 2. The annual retreat develops leadership skills in junior high and high school students that will prepare them for future educational and professional experiences.

Ferguson Features

In W. David Baird and Danney Goble’s book “ Oklahoma:A History, they write “when Elva Shartel Ferguson died in 1947, she left behind a remarkable record, faithfully recorded in her own memoirs of her life and times, They Carried the Torch: The Story of Oklahoma's Pioneer Newspapers.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

It is back to school time, and so we need to be mindful of that when we drive around 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Obey the school zone warnings and stop for yellow school buses. Remember the excitement of the first day of school? All the school supplies and new clothes? It has been a long time ago for me!

International Overdose Awareness Day 2025

On August 31, communities across the globe will unite to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.

Today In History

August 13 is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 140 days remain until the end of the year.1521 – After an extended siege, forces led by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés capture Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc and conquer the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.

Eagles and Goats and School, Oh, My

(ABOVE) Watonga Athletic Director Kirk Wilson hams it up Thursday with the Eagle mascot during teacher in-service days at the high school. Meanwhile, at Geary High School some goats showed up for the first day of school August 6. However, Superintendent Sean Buchanan turned them away.

Record Request Denial Form Now Online

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond strengthened government accountability in Oklahoma by launching an online complaint form that allows citizens to seek help when open records requests are denied.