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Today In History

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
April 15 is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 260 days remain until the end of the year.769 – The Lateran Council ends by condemning the Council of Hieria and anathematizing its iconoclastic rulings.
Creative Genius

Creative Genius

Creative Genius

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Canton Junior and Senior High art students with their recycled bottle and paper mache sculptures. They will be on display at the art show April 28.

USG Again Named Great Place to Work

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
In January, USG proudly participated in the Great Place to Work (GPTW) survey, which measures trust, pride, and camaraderie within our company.Thanks to our employees sharing their positive workplace experiences, we have earned Great Place to Work certification once again.
Canton Junior Serves as Senate Page

Canton Junior Serves as Senate Page

Canton Junior Serves as Senate Page

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Canton High School Junior Harper Jones has completed a week of service as a page for Sen. Darcy Jech, RKingfisher. Jones served at the Capitol during the tenth week of the legislative session from April 6-9.
An artist’s rendering of the proposed exterior of the Geary Public Schools campus.The elementary school students and upper grades are separated by electronically locking doors. WIth the passage yesterday of a $5 million bond issue, the construction on the K-12 buildings should begin by the end of the school year and be completed in about 18 months.

An artist’s rendering of the proposed exterior of the Geary Public Schools campus.The elementary school students and upper grades are separated by electronically locking doors. WIth the passage yesterday of a $5 million bond issue, the construction on the K-12 buildings should begin by the end of the school year and be completed in about 18 months.

Workshops Support Oklahoma Food, Ag Businesses

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
STILLWATER – The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University will host a series of second-quarter workshops to help Oklahoma food and agricultural businesses start, scale and strengthen their operations, with a particular emphasis on produce safety training.

City Announces Massey’s Retirement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On Tuesday, Watonga Police Chief Beth Massey formally announced her upcoming retirement. It will take effect July 10.City Manager Leroy Alsup wrote “This announcement concludes 29 years of dedicated law enforcement service.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
As the last of the chocolate Easter eggs have been eaten, it is time to gear up for the Watonga Masonic Lodge’s fundraiser. It is our Chicken and Noodle Dinner and Cake Auction! It will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the Watonga Senior Citizens Center.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 267 days remain until the end of the year.1730 – Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.
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