Home Invasion Strikes Local Family

Body
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the home of Tong and Lisa Jiang and family, the owners of our local restaurant Tong’s arrived home after working a long full day to find their home had been completely ravaged and turned upside down. The incident has left he family emotionally and financially broken.

Oklahoma Peanut Expo Slated For March 21

Body
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Peanut EXPO, a joint effort of the Oklahoma Peanut Commission, Oklahoma State University Agriculture, USDA-Agricultural Research Service and the National Peanut Board, will take place in Weatherford this year.

Ford Protection Measures Pass House

Body
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, this week passed legislation in the House to better protect victims of domestic violence and school students and staff.

SWOSU Students Attend 2024 Student Leadership Retreat

Body
Recently, twenty Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students representing various departments attended the 2024 Student Leadership Retreat at the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) on Thursday, Feb. 29. This event, sponsored by the Council on Student Affairs, the Oklahoma Student Government Association, the Student Advisory Board, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, aimed to provide opportunities for students to grow their leadership skills.

McBride Passes Teacher Signing Bonus Fix

Body
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, this week passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that he said would fix the State Department of Education's flawed signing bonus for teachers returning to Oklahoma public school classrooms.

Walters School Activity Calendar

Body
Thursday, March 14: *Cancelled*-WHS Track @ Velma-Alma 6th Grade Trafck @ Alex FFA OYE (Oklahoma City) HS Boys Golf vs. Durant @ Chickasha Point JH Track @ Alex 2:15 pm-WES Hosue Party-Auditorium 4:30pm-HS/JV Baseball vs Chatty @ Home 5:15pm BOE Friday March 15: Saturday, March 16: FFA OYE-(Oklahoma City) Sunday, March 17: FFA OYE (Oklahoma City) Monday, March 18: Tuesday, March 19: FFA OYE (Oklahoma City) WPS- Spring Break 4:30 pm-HS/JV vs Big Pasture @ Home Wednesday, March 20: FFA OYE-Oklahoma City WPS Spring Break FFA OYE (Oklahoma City) HS Boys Powerlifting State @ TBA WPS-End of 3rd Quartere-No School 4:30 pm-HS/JV Baseball vs.

SWOSU Hosting Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies in May

Body
Southwestern Oklahoma State University will host four commencement ceremonies on the Weatherford campus in May for the Spring 2024 graduating seniors. Eligible participants for the ceremonies include students who will complete their associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees following the 2024 spring and summer semesters.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the home of Tong and Lisa Jiang and family, the owners of our local restaurant Tong’s arrived home after working a long full day to find their home had been completely…
An arrest warrant was filed for a long time Walters resident, April Dawn Kosechata. April was accused of trying to sell meth when a search through another’s phone alerted the police. April has been…
Early voting begins Thursday, February 29th for voters in Cotton County for the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary Election. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, this week won unanimous passage in the House of Representatives of a bill that would extend taxfree vehicle title…
Irish cuisine may not be as widely recognizable or familiar across North America as Chinese, Italian or Mexican fare. But that doesn’t mean Irish food lacks…
LAS VEGAS - March 12, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, this week passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that he said would fix the State Department of…
Thursday, March 14: *Cancelled*-WHS Track @ Velma-Alma 6th Grade Trafck @ Alex FFA OYE (Oklahoma City) HS Boys Golf vs. Durant @ Chickasha Point JH Track @…
Lady Devils are Regional Runner-Up!! They played hard but fell to Calera 57-40. They will play Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Chickasha High…