Ferguson Features

As part of the Ferguson Good Government Symposium for high school seniors on Nov. 14, we celebrated Oklahoma Statehood Day (Nov. 16). Statehood was a major goal of the Fergusons as Territorial governor.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Welcome to our Thanksgiving issue of our paper. I want to consolidate my Editor’s notes to one location for our readers.Out front we have the story of Walter Montgomery. We usually try to include a little something in this issue for folks who have come back to Blaine County for the holidays.

Kid Governor, Junior Governor Named

OKLAHOMA CITY – The work done by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), while always rewarding, can sometimes be stressful, and occasionally downright depressing.The statistics and realworld conversations about the things which impact children often wear on our team as we work to improve...

A Bubble Off Plumb

It has been a long time, nearly 30 years, since we lost John Denver.

Legislator Recognized as Friend of the Farm

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognized seven Oklahoma legislators— including Blaine County’s Mike Dobrinksi -- during the organization’s 84th annual meeting for their commitment to agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities during the 2025 legislative session.OKFB’s Champion Award recognizes legislators...

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Here we are in mid- November and firmly into fall! Have you seen some of the trees around town in beautiful shades of yellow and red? Quite a sight!

Ferguson Features

In her book “They Carried the Torch…,” Mrs. T.B. (Elva) Fergusons relates several occurrences with Native Americans, primarily the Cheyenne-Arapaho in Watonga.

Don’t Scan Codes on Unexpected Packages

A package you didn’t order could be a fun surprise, but be careful, especially if it comes with a QR code. It might be the setup for a scam. In a "brushing" scam, you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address.

Food Assistance and Health Coverage Key

OKLAHOMA CITY – I want to start by saying “thank you” to the governor and Oklahoma’s legislative leaders for the commitment to allocate $1 million in state funds per week over the next seven weeks to the two major food banks to assist with food distribution during the suspension of SNAP benefits.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Yes, the weather is lovely, brisk and breezy. It seems the government shutdown is about to be over. We slid seamlessly from football to basketball season. It is almost Thanksgiving, when we get to see family and friends, eat too much and be grateful in our hearts for all we hold dear.