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Memories of the Brave

Memories of the Brave

Memories of the Brave

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Memorial Day 2025 was commemorated by the American Legion Post at the IOOF Cemetery in Blaine County.There were prayers, patriotic songs, speakers who reminded those in attendance what the day was for, and the stirring 21-gun salute and an echoing rendition of ‘Taps.
Blaine Fairgrounds Goes Wet

Blaine Fairgrounds Goes Wet

Blaine Fairgrounds Goes Wet

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The complaints that the rodeo grounds and the Foley Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds would be used more often if not for the moratorium on alcohol sales and consumption haven’t fallen on deaf ears.

Woman Guilty in Hydro Nursing Home Fraud

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Jessica Dawn Burton, 53, of Guthrie, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud while employed as a bookkeeper for a nursing home in Hydro, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.On May 14, 2025, Burton was charged by Information with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Illegal Grows Busted in Cleveland County

Illegal Grows Busted in Cleveland County

Illegal Grows Busted in Cleveland County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, recently seized almost 65 pounds of processed marijuana and nearly 29,000 plants at three illegal marijuana farms in Cleveland County.
Budget Agreement Announced

Budget Agreement Announced

Budget Agreement Announced

Mike Dobrinski State Rep. District 59
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
House and Senate leaders came together with the governor on May 14 to announce a budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 has been reached.The proposed $12.6 billion budget is about 0.56% above what was budgeted for FY25.
Oklahoma’s livestock industry could be impacted by the advancement of the new world screw worm to within 700 miles of the southern border. The parasite was once considered eradicated in the United States.

Oklahoma’s livestock industry could be impacted by the advancement of the new world screw worm to within 700 miles of the southern border. The parasite was once considered eradicated in the United States.

Arthur Named to Joint NWS Committee

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr.

Decker to Speak on Historic Restoration

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dr. Kay Decker has a resume to envy. She is a retired professor at the University of Northwestern Oklahoma in Alva, but that was only the beginning. She is now the executive director of Freedom West community Development Corporation.
Coffee and Community Building

Coffee and Community Building

Coffee and Community Building

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The CIty of Watonga and the Noble House held the most recent community coffee. These events are a chance for anyone and everyone to catch up on community news and connect with other members of the community to build relationships.

Sample Ballots Available for June 10 Vote

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Sample ballots are now available for the June 10 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at klahoma.gov/elections/ov p or pick up a copy at the Blaine County Election Board during normal business hours.
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