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Today In History

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year.1200 – Isabella of Angoulême is crowned Queen consort of England.1480 – The Great Stand on the Ugra River puts an end to Tatar rule over Moscow 1645 – Jeanne Mance opens...

OSDE Audit Ordered

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Attorney General has called for an investigative audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education following the resignation of former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.In a letter to Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, Drummond cited...

Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

10/10Canton Tigers VS Boise City Bulldogs Home@7 p.m.-Watonga Cheese/Plains Collective Festival1-5 p.m.10/11-Canton HS, JH, ELEM Cross Country @ Timberlake -Watonga Cheese/Plains Collective Festival10/15-Canton Schools Annual trip to Kenny Farms Pumpkin Patch10/24- - Homecoming vs Shattuck

(ABOVE) A giant spider is one of the objects that will greet visitors to the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History during its annual ‘Spooktacular.’ See story at right.

Sam Noble Museum’s ‘Spooktacular’

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

NORMAN – Bring your favorite costume, meet a giant spider and unleash your curiosity at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History’s annual Curiousiday : Spooktacular!

Voters Urged to Make It Count

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition has announced the launch of the Make It Count campaign, a citizen-driven movement to restore balance, civility, and common- sense leadership in Oklahoma politics.The campaign’s mission is clear: 1) mobilize Oklahomans to vote when it matters most...

(ABOVE) This 2022 file photo shows members of the Watonga High School Band during the annuyal Cheese Festival Parade down Noble Avenue. The parade will roll once again at noon on Saturday.

Cheese Festival and Plains Collective Ready to Roll

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The 48th annual Watonga Cheese Festival is set to hit the streets this weekend, but there is added excitement from the inclusion of the Plains Collective Arts Festival.The fun starts even before the ceremonial cutting of the cheese.

HOMECOMING COURT 2025

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

(ABOVE) WHS 2025 Football Homecoming Court Front row: Juniors Ana Bak, Abril Macias, and Ashley Rodriguez Seniors Kina Black, Delilah Fritz, Kylee Hilterbran, and Kaylee Smith Sophomores Caleigh Scheihing and Kinley Schroerlucke Freshman Sophia Fritz Back row: Juniors Anthony Doctor, Wade Manke,...

Geary Eyes Rebuild

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Geary School Board met Monday evening in regular session. One of the first items on the agenda was dealing with the resignation of Kendra Houston from the board.The seat will be filled by appointment temporarily, until the next school board election is held in February.

150 Years On, Tribe Still Seeking Land Return

Em Luetkemeyer Oklahoma Watch

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Native American nation in Oklahoma is incensed that a lawmaker is requesting millions of dollars to fund renovations at the Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, or OCPARC.It’s not that the nation opposes the research, but it sees the funding request as a way to stymie efforts...

Community Events

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

10 / 9-Watonga Eagles Homecoming Bonfire 7:30 p.m East field of HS -Calumet Chieftains Baseball @ State Tournament (10/9-11) Watonga FFA Fairview Fall LDE Con -Watonga FFA to Fairview Fall LDE Contest 10 / 10 -Watonga Eagles Homecoming Parade 1:30 p.m. (beginning at 11th & N Leach to the HS east...

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