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House Bill Would Target Cedars

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State Representative Mike Dobrinski of Okeene has a bill before the Legislature that he is hoping will gain traction. The Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act would fund a trial from the Texas Panhandle border to Canton Lake and from Canton Lake to Oklahoma City.

Blaine County Courthouse News

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Ricardo Echevarria vs Department Of Public Safety, Drivers License Appeal * E & R Auto Sales vs 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up, Clear/Lost Title Randy Hicks vs Felipe Chochan, Jr., Indebtedness Family Court State Of Oklahoma Ex Rel vs Lynsie Michelle Clark, Child Support State Of Oklahoma Ex Rel vs Antonio Charcoal Spottedcorn, Paternity Child Support/Visitation Rebecca Lynn Bearman vs Ryan Ross Shockley, Protective Order Felony Shaina Marie Lyons, Burglary In The First Degree Derek Mathew Bullett, Larceny Of Domestic Animals, Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle, Driving While License Canceled/Suspended/Re voked, Knowingly Receiving Or Concealing Stolen Property Roger Kent Spangler, 45 Counts Cruelty To Animals ( A Felony) Misdemeanor Bryce Matthew Walker, 2 Counts Assault & Battery (Misdemeanor) Timothy Shane Dominick, Aggravated Driving A M/V While Under The Inf. Of Alcohol Kannon Alec Kearney, Driving A Motor Vehicle While Under The Influence Alcohol Addam Paul Easley, Protective Order Violation Raymond Louis Schidler, Driving While License Canceled/Suspended/Re voked Oil and Gas WILLIS, ROBERT E.

STEAM Camp 2023 Nominations Open

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Oklahoma students will have the opportunity again to experience the SAGE STEAM Camp at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford during the 2023 summer. The Southwest Alliance for Girls Enrichment (SAGE) Committee members are looking for students from across the state who are currently in seventh grade and interested in exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Humanities, and Mathematics).

Weapon Discharged at Geary School

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An accidental gun discharge at a local school is under investigation. According to Blaine County Undersheriff Eric Dunnigan, the incident took place Thursday at Geary Elementary School as school was dismissing for the day.

Request Absentee Ballots Now for March 7

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Voters in Blaine County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 7 State Question No. 820 Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Brenda Rice said.

Mercy Unveils New Imaging Equipment

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WATONGA – Ultrasound and X-ray services have been available at Mercy Hospital Watonga for many years. Now a more than $211,000 investment from Mercy ensures that the most up-to-date technology provides patients with the newest imaging services available.

Clinton Healthcare Flatlines With No Hospital

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Editor’s note: Mercy Hospital Watonga has asked for its two single percentage point sales taxes to be renewed by the voters during an April election. The healthcare giant has also raised the question whether it could afford to keep the operation in Watonga going without the taxpayer support.