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10/17/2025

KTJS News – Friday, October 17, 2025

🚨 OBN Addresses Hazards from Abandoned Ma*****na Operations
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics presented findings this week before the Oklahoma House of Representatives on safety and environmental hazards linked to abandoned ma*****na operations. Photos and evidence from investigations showed dangerous conditions including illegal chemicals, raw sewage pits, unsecured trash, and contaminated water sources. The study was hosted by the House Alcohol, To***co, and Controlled Substances Committee, which is exploring ways to reduce the environmental impact of these sites.

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Rebecca Villa Winsett with the Kiowa County Health Department reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The department participated in Wear Purple Day to show support for survivors and raise awareness.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
The department also joined the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill this month, emphasizing emergency preparedness.

🍂 Friends of the Wichitas Fall Tours
Registration is open for the Friends of the Wichitas fall tours at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Bugling Elk Tours: October 18, 19, and 25
Fall Foliage Hikes: November 15 and 22
Register online at friendsofthewichitas.org/tours

🎈 Altus Balloon Festival
The Altus Balloon Festival will be held October 25–26 at Hangar 36 at the Altus Airport.
Vendor spaces are available: indoor ($50–$75), food trucks ($100).
For more information, email [email protected]
or visit altusparks.recdesk.com

🥫 Hobart Food Pantry
The Hobart Food Pantry on West Iris will be open Wednesday, October 22, from 9 to 10 a.m.

🏥 Kiowa County Coalition Meeting
The next meeting will be Monday, October 20, at 1 p.m. at the Kiowa County Health Department, 431 W. Elm in Hobart.

🛹 Code Shred Skate Jam & Community Day
Friday, October 17, 3–7 p.m. at the Hobart City Skatepark. Free entry, all ages welcome, with giveaways.

🎗️ Elkview General Hospital – Breast Cancer Awareness
Elkview General Hospital reminds everyone that early detection saves lives. The Mobile Mammography Unit will be on-site at Elkview on:

Sunday, October 19

Saturday, November 15

Monday–Tuesday, December 22–23
Schedule your screening today at 405-755-2273 ext. 49760.

🏛️ Kiowa County Assessor’s Office Closed
The office will be closed October 22–24 while staff attend the fall conference in Norman.

🎃 Halloween Events Around the Area

Halloween in the Park – Foss State Park
October 17–18
Haunted Trail (after dark, $10 ages 13+, free 12 & under), Haunted Egg Hunt (Saturday 6 p.m.), Trick-or-Treating, and campsite decorating contests.

Moonlight Madness – Elk City
Thursday, October 23, 5–8 p.m.
Costume contests, trunk or treat, food trucks, hay rides, inflatables, and extended shop hours.

Mangum Halloween Fest
Saturday, October 25, starting at 5 p.m. downtown. Parade lineup at 4:30 p.m., followed by games, bounce houses, treats, and family fun.

Octoberfest – Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Hobart
Saturday, October 25, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
German meal, biergarten, music, face painting, bounce house, and co****le tournament (registration 5:15–5:45 p.m.).

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus – Mountain Park
Monday, October 29, shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Glenwood Park. Midway opens at 4 p.m. with rides, slides, and concessions. Advance tickets at local Snyder locations or cmcircus.com

Women’s Friendship Dinner – Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, October 23, 6 p.m. at the Western Technology Center.
An evening of fashion, fun, and community. Table sponsorships available; call 580-682-0887 or email [email protected]

Hobart Municipal Golf Course Events
Halloween Haunted House and $5 hayrides October 23, 25, 30, and November 1. Viridian Coffee and The Grind House will be on-site.

Granite Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 25, 6–8 p.m. in front of the Police-Fire building.

First United Methodist Church – Hobart
Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 31, 5:30 p.m. until candy is gone.

Lone Wolf Trunk or Treat Party
Friday, October 31, starting at 5 p.m. downtown. Prizes, popcorn balls, and candy.

Sentinel Costume Contest
Friday, October 31, 5:30 p.m. downtown Sentinel. Trick-or-treating follows.

Red River Cowboy Church – Fall Fun Fest
Friday, October 31, 21775 E. 1360 Rd., north of Hobart. Games, food, and horse rides for all ages.

🍲 Altus Lions Club Fundraiser
Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m. at 202 E. Commerce in downtown Altus. Soups and a silent auction to support disaster relief.

🏫 Hobart Public Schools Calendar
October 16–18
Friday – No School (Fall Break)
Saturday – Regional Cross Country (TBD)

🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus – Friday, October 17
Sentinel: Sloppy Joe sandwich, fries, dessert
Rocky & Mountain View: Baked ham, sweet potato casserole, cauliflower, roll, cranberry gelatin dessert
Lone Wolf: Smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, rolls, rocky road pudding
Cordell: Four cheese hamburger rice, fried okra, vanilla cake

🌸 Obituaries

Margaret Jeanette Francis, 84, of Sentinel passed away October 14 in Cordell. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 17, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Sentinel with burial at Sentinel Cemetery.

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Betty L. Baumer, 92, of Carnegie passed away October 10. Visitation 1–5 p.m. Friday, October 17, with wake service at 7 p.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Carnegie. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, at Red Wolf Hall in Carnegie with burial at Carnegie Cemetery.

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Angela Stephanie Fischer, 65, of Mountain View passed away October 13. Visitation 1–8 p.m. Sunday, October 19, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Mountain View. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 20, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mountain View with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.

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Charles Edward Stowe, 75, of Mangum passed away October 12. Memorial services will be Friday, October 24, at 1 p.m. at Red River Cowboy Church in Mangum with burial at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home of Lone Wolf.

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Terri Jo Hopson, 68, formerly of Hobart, passed away September 22. Celebration of Life services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Hobart.

This news update is a production of KTJS News. All content is the property of Fuchs Radio and may not be copied, reposted, or republished without permission. We welcome and appreciate sharing our posts directly from this page to help keep our community informed.

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

GAME DAY! The Hobart High School Bearcats take on the Stratford Bulldogs tonight at Bearcat Stadium - Phil Dalke Field. pre-game 6:40p & kickoff 7p. Jantz Wald, Rod Wald, & Craig McDole with The Call! Listen to KTJS 1420 & 102.1 or watch Hobart Bearcat TV on YouTube. Let's Go CATS!!

10/16/2025

KTJS News – Thursday, October 16, 2025

🚨 Fatal Crash Near Gotebo
A young driver from Lokeeba was killed early this morning in a crash involving a car and a truck at 6:49 a.m. on State Highway 54, 3.8 miles south of Gotebo.
Gary R. Courtney, age 20, died of his injuries. The truck driver, Luis A. Silva, age 23, of Dover, Oklahoma, was injured. Details of the accident have not yet been released. Officials say Silva was wearing a seat belt; Courtney was not.

🧴 Family Resource Centers Donation Drive
This October and November, Family Resource Centers in Altus and Hobart are collecting cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items to help local families in need.
Items needed include toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant spray and wipes, laundry detergent, dish soap, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, deodorant, and more.

Drop-off locations:
829 S. Broadway, Hobart, OK
111 Sequoyah Lane Suite B-I, Altus, OK
Please bring donations only during business hours and do not leave items outside.

🌄 Friends of the Wichitas Tours
Registration is open for fall tours of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Bugling Elk Tours: October 18, 19, and 25
Fall Foliage Hikes: November 15 and 22
Register online at friendsofthewichitas.org/tours

📞 Oklahoma Warmline Support
The Oklahoma Warmline offers consultation and support for families, childcare providers, and caregivers of children from birth through age 13. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at okwarmline.org

🩸 OBI Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Sayre, Northfork Electric Cooperative, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

🥫 Hobart Food Pantry
Open Wednesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the West Iris location.

🐎 Gotebo Round Up Club Friday Night Lights
Events will be held October 24 and November 7. Leadline starts at 7 p.m., followed by barrels, poles, and other games. Details: forms.gle/RUnLWPQfbm49tVCYA

🛹 Code Shred Skate Jam & Community Day
Friday, October 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hobart City Skatepark. Entry is free, all ages welcome, with giveaways throughout the event.

🎗️ Elkview General Hospital – Breast Cancer Awareness
Early detection saves lives. Schedule a mammogram today. The OU Health Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Elkview General Hospital from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on:
Sunday, October 19
Saturday, November 15
Monday & Tuesday, December 22–23
Call 405-755-2273 ext. 49760 to schedule.

🏢 Kiowa County Assessor’s Office Closure
The office will be closed October 22–24 for a fall conference in Norman. —Sherri Smith, Assessor

🌙 Moonlight Madness in Elk City
Thursday, October 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests for kids and pets, food trucks, hay rides, inflatables, and late-night shopping.

🎶 Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 324 S. Randlett in Hobart.
Enjoy German food, live music, a biergarten, and a co****le tournament. Registration 5:15–5:45 p.m., play begins at 6 p.m.

🎪 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Mountain Park
Monday, October 29, at Glenwood Park with shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Midway opens at 4 p.m. Advance tickets available at Snyder schools and local businesses. More info: cmcircus.com

👗 Hobart Chamber Women’s Friendship Dinner
Thursday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at the Western Technology Center.
Evening includes a fashion show, table sponsorship opportunities, and community fellowship. Contact (580) 682-0887 or email [email protected]

🎃 Halloween Events
• Hobart Golf Course Haunted House: Oct. 23, 25, 30 & Nov. 1, admission $15, hayrides $5.
• Granite Trunk or Treat: Oct. 25, 6–8 p.m. in front of the Police-Fire building.
• Hobart First United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. until candy runs out.
• Lone Wolf Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 5 p.m. downtown.
• Sentinel Halloween Costume Contest: Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. downtown.
• Red River Cowboy Church Fall Fun Fest: Oct. 31, 21775 E 1360 Rd, north of Hobart.

🏫 School Updates
Lone Wolf Public Schools: Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 16, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hobart Schools:
Oct. 16 – No Classes, Fall Break; 7 p.m. Football vs. Stratford
Oct. 17 – No School, Fall Break
Oct. 18 – Regional Cross Country

🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus – Thursday, Oct. 16
Hobart: Chicken strips, baked potato, vegetable, salad, biscuit, dessert
Cordell: Grilled Italian chicken breast, rice, green beans, cookies
Rocky: Chili beans, apple Waldorf salad, crackers, layered pudding dessert
Mountain View: Chicken teriyaki over rice, stir fry vegetables, pineapple, cookie
Sentinel: Potato soup, chicken salad sandwich, chips, dessert
Snyder: Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dessert

🌸 Funeral Notices

Augustine Donald Marshall of Carnegie passed away October 9th. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16th at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Carnegie with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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Margaret Jeanette Francis, 84, of Sentinel passed away October 14th. Visitation is Thursday, October 16th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Sentinel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 17th at the funeral home with burial at Sentinel Cemetery.

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Betty L. Baumer, 92, of Carnegie passed away October 10th. Visitation is Friday, October 17th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a wake at 7 p.m. at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Carnegie. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18th at Red Wolf Hall with burial at Carnegie Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Jasper Newton Eskew Jr., 77, of El Reno, formerly of Carnegie, passed away October 10th. Visitation is Wednesday, October 15th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Carnegie. Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 16th at the funeral home with burial at Carnegie Cemetery.

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Angela Stephanie Fischer, 65, of Mountain View passed away October 13th. Visitation is Sunday, October 19th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Mountain View. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 20th at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mountain View with burial at Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Charles Edward Stowe, 75, of Mangum passed away October 12th. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 24th at Red River Cowboy Church in Mangum with burial at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home of Lone Wolf.

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Terri Jo Hopson passed away recently. Celebration of Life services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25th at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Hobart.

This news update is a production of KTJS News. All content is the property of Fuchs Radio and may not be copied, reposted, or republished without permission. We welcome and appreciate sharing our posts directly from this page to help keep our community informed.

10/15/2025

KTJS News – Wednesday, October 15, 2025

🏛️ Hobart City Administration Meetings
The Hobart City Council met Tuesday evening.
Council members tabled discussion on amending the city’s fencing ordinance due to conflicting wording about fence height limits. City Attorney Tom Talley will review the matter for future consideration.

The council also tabled revisions to park and lake regulations, including fishing hours and alcohol use at Hunter Park. It was suggested fishing be allowed at all hours.

Plans for the annual strategic planning session were postponed until public input is received in November, with final discussion scheduled for December.

The Parks and Recreation Board reported on progress at city parks, including trail improvements at Hunter Park. City Manager Ashley Slaughterback noted that additional oil and chip layers will be applied next week.

In citizen discussions, requests included restrooms and security cameras at Biggers Park, water repairs due to vandalism, and lighting for the skate park and tennis courts.

City Manager Slaughterback reported that last week’s power outage, caused by a squirrel interfering with electrical systems, temporarily affected 911 dispatch. An additional eight-battery backup system costing $2,230 will be purchased.

🐿️ Public Works Authority
The Hobart Public Works Authority approved a $94,002.50 payment to JAM Construction for work on the Jefferson Street waterline replacement project, now 95% complete. A $15,640 change order was also approved.

Final adjustments were made to the Hunter Lake Rehabilitation Project, reducing the contract total to $2,598,945, contingent on OWRB approval. Final payment of $143,271 to Hook Construction was approved, with the project now entering its maintenance period.

Work continues on the Hobart Water Improvement Project, with storage towers in service, the Rocky Lake spillway 99% complete, and interior waterproofing awaiting completion at the intake structure.

⛳ Recreation Authority Update
Golf Course Manager Brian Baker reported 90 members and 754 rounds of golf in September. The ballroom is available for event rentals, and a coffee shop is opening soon. Halloween events are planned for October 30th at the course and ballroom area.

📚 Carnegie Bond Election
Carnegie School District voters approved a $4 million bond for facility and transportation improvements. The measure passed with 215 votes (70.03%) in favor and 92 votes (29.97%) opposed.

💧 Lake Altus-Lugert Report
The lake level stands at 1536.4 feet, down one inch from last week and 22.58 feet below normal, with the conservation pool 25.07% full.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives

Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Altus Municipal Complex, 10am–2pm

Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Tipton High School, 9:30am–2pm

Thursday, Oct. 16 – Sayre Northfork Electric Cooperative, 9:30am–1pm

🥫 Community Food Pantries

Hobart Food Pantry (West Iris): Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9–10am

Lone Wolf Food Pantry (901 6th Street): Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3–5pm. Open every 15th. For rides, call Sue Merritt at 580-301-1244.

⛽ Fuel Prices in Southwest Oklahoma
County average prices for regular unleaded (mid-October):
Kiowa $2.78, Greer $2.63, Caddo $2.67, Comanche $2.45, Jackson $2.56, Harmon $2.94, Beckham $2.73, Wash*ta $2.68, Tillman $2.55.
Oklahoma average: $2.57, down 20¢.
National average: $3.07, down 10¢.

🛹 Code Shred Skate Jam & Community Day
Friday, Oct. 17, 3–7pm at Hobart City Skatepark. Free entry, all ages welcome, with giveaways.

🌙 Elk City Moonlight Madness
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5–8pm in downtown Elk City. Includes children’s and pet costume contests, trick-or-treating, vendors, food trucks, hayrides, and inflatables. Local shops open until 8pm.

🎃 Oktoberfest – Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Hobart
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5:30–9:30pm at 324 S. Randlett. German food, biergarten, live music, and co****le tournament. Registration 5:15–5:45pm; play starts at 6pm.

🎪 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus – Mountain Park
Monday, Oct. 29 at Glenwood Park. Shows at 5pm and 7:30pm. Tent raising at 9:30am. Midway opens 4pm with rides and concessions. Advance tickets available at Snyder schools and local businesses.

👗 Hobart Women’s Friendship Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6pm at the Western Technology Center. Hosted by the Hobart Chamber of Commerce featuring a fashion show and community dinner.
For table sponsorships, contact 580-682-0887 or email [email protected]

🚓 Granite Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 25, 6–8pm in front of the Police-Fire building.

🎃 Halloween Events

Hobart First United Methodist Church – Oct. 31, 5:30pm–until candy is gone.

Lone Wolf Greeters Club – Oct. 31, 5pm downtown Lone Wolf.

Sentinel Chamber – Oct. 31, 5:30pm downtown Sentinel; costume contest and trick-or-treating to follow.

Red River Cowboy Church, north of Hobart – Oct. 31, Fall Fun Fest with games, food, candy, and horse rides.

📅 Hobart Public Schools Calendar (Oct. 15–18)
No school Wednesday through Friday – Fall Break.
Thursday: 7pm, High School Football vs. Stratford in Hobart.
Saturday: Regional Cross Country (TBD).

🍽️ Senior Center Menus – Wednesday, Oct. 15
Hobart: Chicken fried chicken, potatoes, gravy, vegetable, roll, salad, dessert.
Rocky & Mountain View: Vegetable beef soup, marinated cucumbers, cornbread, applesauce cake.
Cordell: Goulash, corn, cheesy cornbread, strawberry cake.
Lone Wolf: Chicken Alfredo, salad, garlic bread, banana muffins.
Sentinel: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert.

🌸 Funeral Notices

Betty L. Baumer, 92, of Carnegie, passed October 10.
Visitation: Friday, Oct. 17, 1–5pm at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie.
Wake: Friday, 7pm, same location.
Service: Saturday, Oct. 18, 11am at Red Wolf Hall, Carnegie.
Burial: Carnegie Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Augustine Donald Marshall, newborn son of Jerian Marshall and Makayla Buffalohead of Carnegie, passed October 9.
Service: Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:30am at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie.
Burial: Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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Jasper Newton Eskew Jr., 77, of El Reno, formerly of Carnegie, passed October 10.
Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1–8pm at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie.
Service: Thursday, Oct. 16, 3pm, same location.
Burial: Carnegie Cemetery.

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Angela Stephanie Fischer, 65, of Mountain View, passed October 13.
Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 19, 1–8pm at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Mountain View.
Service: Monday, Oct. 20, 2pm at Pentecostal Holiness Church, Mountain View.
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Charles Edward Stowe, 75, of Mangum, passed October 12.
Memorial Service: Friday, Oct. 24, 1pm at Red River Cowboy Church, Mangum.
Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, directed by Peoples Funeral Home of Lone Wolf.

This news update is a production of KTJS News. All content is the property of Fuchs Radio and may not be copied, reposted, or republished without permission. We welcome and appreciate sharing our posts directly from this page to help keep our community informed.

10/14/2025

KTJS News – Tuesday, October 14, 2025

🏫 Hobart Board of Education
The Hobart Board of Education held a special meeting Monday evening.
The board approved action to terminate its agreement with Secondary Rhodes, LLC, effective October 13, 2025. Rhodes, a roofing consultant, has agreed to return all money and fees previously paid.

Superintendent Natika Peterson presented updates on Strategic Facilities and Capital Improvement Plans, which included completed and planned projects across district buildings—such as improvements to doors, locks, painting, storage facilities, tables and chairs, curb appeal upgrades, and gym repairs. Long-term needs such as a new auditorium and a safe room for the elementary school were also discussed.

The board entered executive session to discuss potential real estate purchases. Returning to open session, the board authorized Superintendent Peterson to negotiate the purchase of property; no details were disclosed.

🏛️ Hobart City Meetings – Tuesday Evening
Meetings begin at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

City Council Agenda Highlights:
• Possible amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding fences, walls, hedges, and Hunter Lake regulations.
• Setting a date for the annual strategic planning session.
• Considering a one-month waiting period for funding requests.
• Review from the Parks and Recreation Board.

Public Works Authority:
• Payment approval of $94,002.50 to JAM Construction for the Jefferson Street Waterline Project.
• Change orders for Jefferson Street and Hunter Lake projects.
• Acceptance of the Hunter Lake Rehabilitation Project as complete.
• Approval of several engineering invoices and project updates.

Recreation Authority:
Review of Golf Course activities and updates.

🗳️ Carnegie School Bond Election – Today
Voters in the Carnegie School District will decide on two propositions totaling just over $4 million.
Proposition 1: Construct and equip a new wellness center with concessions, locker rooms, restrooms, training and weight rooms, and new furniture and fixtures.
Proposition 2: Purchase new student transportation equipment.
The district includes portions of eastern Kiowa and Wash*ta Counties.

🎓 SWOSU Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2026 SWOSU Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame are now being accepted.
Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m., December 17, 2025, and may be sent online or by mail to the SWOSU Alumni Association, Burton House, Weatherford, OK 73096.
For more information, contact Kari Jones at 580-774-3289 or [email protected]

🩸 OBI Blood Drives
Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Clinton Indian Health Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Altus Municipal Complex, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Tipton High School, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Sayre, Northfork Electric Cooperative, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

🥫 Community Food Pantries
Hobart Food Pantry – Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9–10 a.m., West Iris.
Lone Wolf Food Pantry – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3–5 p.m., 901 6th Street. Need a ride? Call Sue Merritt at 580-301-1244.

🤝 Meetings & Announcements
• Hobart AA – Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Kiowa Tribe District Office, 430 S. Main. Call 580-350-0909.
• SORTPO Public Meeting – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m., SWODA Office, Burns Flat.
• Kiowa County Genealogical Society – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m., Hobart Library.
• Kiowa County Retired Educators – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m., WTC Hobart.
• Farm Bureau – Collecting children’s coats Oct. 14 at Hobart, Snyder, and Mountain View offices.

🛹 Code Shred Skate Jam – Hobart
Friday, Oct. 17, 3–7 p.m. at the Hobart City Skatepark. Free entry, all ages welcome, with giveaways.

🏠 Office Closure
Kiowa County Assessor’s Office will be closed Oct. 22–24 for the fall conference.

🌙 Elk City Moonlight Madness – Thursday, Oct. 23
5–8 p.m. downtown. Costume contests for kids and pets, trick-or-treating, vendors, hayrides, and live pep rallies for Merritt and Elk City.

🍂 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Octoberfest – Saturday, Oct. 25
5:30–9:30 p.m., 324 S. Randlett, Hobart. German meal, biergarten, live music, kids’ activities, and a co****le tournament (registration 5:15–5:45 p.m., $20 entry).

🎪 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus – Mountain Park
Monday, Oct. 29 at Glenwood Park. Shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Midway opens at 4 p.m. Advance tickets available at Snyder schools and local businesses.

🎃 Community Halloween Events
Granite Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 25, 6–8 p.m., Police-Fire Building.
Lone Wolf Trunk or Treat – Friday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m., downtown.
Sentinel Costume Contest – Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m., downtown.
Red River Cowboy Church Fall Fun Fest – Friday, Oct. 31, north of Hobart, 21775 E 1360 Rd.

📅 Hobart School Calendar (Oct. 14–18)
Tuesday – FFA Regional Contest at Altus, Regional Band Contest at Elgin, Pink Out Pep Rally at 2:30 p.m., Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:15–9:15 p.m.
Wednesday–Friday – No School, Fall Break.
Thursday – 7 p.m. Football vs. Stratford (Home).
Saturday – Regional Cross Country (TBD).

🍽️ Senior Center Menus – Tuesday, Oct. 14
Hobart: Sloppy Joe sandwich, potato wedges, baked beans, salad, dessert.
Sentinel: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, dessert.
Rocky & Mountain View: Oven-fried chicken, corn, broccoli, yeast roll, peanut butter pudding.
Cordell: Shake-and-bake pork chops, wild rice, black-eyed peas, carrot cake.
Snyder: Pizza, vegetable, dessert.

🌸 Obituaries

Betty L. Baumer, 92, of Carnegie, passed away October 10. Services are pending with Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie.

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Augustine Donald Marshall, infant son of Jerian Marshall and Makayla Buffalohead of Carnegie, passed away October 9. He is survived by his brother Jayden Marshall.
Services will be Thursday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie, with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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Jasper Newton Eskew Jr., 77, of El Reno, formerly of Carnegie, passed away October 10. A 1966 graduate of Carnegie High School, he worked many years as a butcher for Homeland Stores.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 15, from 1–8 p.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Carnegie. Services will be Thursday, October 16 at 3 p.m., with burial at Carnegie Cemetery.

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Angela Stephanie Fischer, of Mountain View, passed away October 13.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, 1–8 p.m. at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Mountain View.
Services will be Monday, October 20 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mountain View with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.

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This news update is a production of KTJS News. All content is the property of Fuchs Radio and may not be copied, reposted, or republished without permission. We welcome and appreciate sharing our posts directly from this page to help keep our community informed.

10/13/2025

KTJS News — Monday, October 13, 2025

📋 Hobart Board of Education Meeting
The Hobart Board of Education will hold a special meeting today, Monday, October 13th, at 5 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office.
Agenda items include:
• Action to terminate agreement with Secondary Rhodes, LLC effective October 13, 2025
• A presentation by Superintendent Peterson on Strategic Facilities/Capital Improvement Plans
• Discussion and possible executive session regarding the purchase of real property under 25 O.S. 307(B)(3)
Upon returning to open session, the board will consider authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate the purchase of real property.

🚓 Cordell Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Dustin H. Biggers, 41, of Cordell, was injured Friday, October 10th, when his motorcycle crashed on Highway 58, two miles south of Alfalfa in Caddo County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Biggers lost control of the motorcycle, which overturned on its right side.

🚨 Altus Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Juan Reyes of Altus has been arrested and charged in Jackson County for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, maintaining a place for drug activity, and possession of a sawed-off rifle.
Authorities allege that during an October 2nd search of his home, officers found Reyes hiding under a bed, along with drug paraphernalia, a short-barreled rifle, and baggies containing a crystal-like substance. Reyes faces up to 12 years in jail and $31,000 in fines.

🗳️ Kiowa County Election Board Training Completed
Election Board officials and staff in Kiowa County recently completed their biennial training program, held September 29–October 1, and sponsored by the Oklahoma State Election Board. The training ensures uniformity and accuracy in the administration of election laws statewide.

🏫 Carnegie School Bond Election Tuesday
Carnegie voters will head to the polls Tuesday, October 14th, to decide on two school bond propositions totaling just over $4 million:
• Proposition No. 1: Construction of a new wellness center and purchase of additional school furniture and equipment.
• Proposition No. 2: Purchase of new student transportation equipment.
The district includes portions of eastern Kiowa and Wash*ta Counties.

🧼 Family Resource Centers Donation Drive
Family Resource Centers in Altus and Hobart are collecting cleaning and hygiene supplies this October and November to support local families.
Items needed include toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant, detergent, shampoo, deodorant, and more.
Drop-off during business hours only:
• 829 S. Broadway, Hobart
• 111 Sequoyah Lane Suite B-I, Altus

🏈 High School Football Week 6 Scores
Frederick 24 – Hobart 22
Mangum 50 – Mooreland 0
Clinton 17 – Elk City 12
Mountain View-Gotebo 15 – Temple 0
Altus 57 – John Marshall 30
Ryan 34 – Tipton 26
Weatherford 49 – Cache 28
Empire 62 – Burns Flat-Dill City 0
Hollis 66 – Snyder 0
Thomas-Fay-Custer 48 – Apache 3
Southwest Covenant 27 – Carnegie 2
Sayre 28 – Merritt 6
Anadarko 53 – Purcell 14

🎓 College Football Scores
Texas Longhorns 23 – OU 6
University of Houston 39 – OSU 17
Southern Arkansas University 14 – SWOSU 12

🚌 OKDHS Mobile Office in Hobart
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Mobile Office is in Hobart the second Monday of each month, located at 901 South Broadway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mobile unit offers SNAP, medical, and childcare services identical to county offices.

🩸 OBI Blood Drives
Monday, Oct. 13 – Duke High School Library, noon–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Clinton Indian Health Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Altus Municipal Complex, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Tipton High School, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

🥫 Food Pantries
• Hobart Food Pantry: Wednesday, October 22, 9–10 a.m. at West Iris.
• Lone Wolf Food Pantry: Wednesday, October 15, 3–5 p.m., 901 6th Street. Rides available—call Sue Merritt at 580-301-1244.

🚗 SORTPO Regional Transportation Plan Meeting
SORTPO will host a public meeting Tuesday, October 14 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the SWODA Office in Burns Flat, 420 Sooner Drive. Input will help finalize the Forward 45 Regional Transportation Plan.

📚 Kiowa County Genealogical Society
Meeting Tuesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. downstairs at the Hobart Public Library. Bring a drink and snack to share—everyone welcome.

🎓 Kiowa County Retired Educators’ Association
Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Guest speaker: Sabra Tucker, OREA Executive Director. Pizza luncheon provided.

🧥 Farm Bureau Coat Drive
Farm Bureau offices in Hobart, Snyder, and Mountain View are accepting new or gently used coats for children Tuesday, October 14th. Donations can also be dropped at any Farm Bureau office statewide.

🛹 Code Shred Skate Jam & Community Day
Friday, October 17th, 3–7 p.m. at the Hobart City Skatepark. Free entry, all ages welcome, and prize giveaways.

🎀 OU Health Mobile Mammography Unit
The mobile unit will be at Elkview General Hospital on Sunday, October 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. To schedule: 405-755-2273 ext. 49760.

🏢 Assessor’s Office Closed
The Kiowa County Assessor’s Office will be closed October 22–24 while staff attend the fall conference in Norman. — Sherri Smith, Assessor

🎶 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Octoberfest
Saturday, October 25, 5:30–9:30 p.m. at 324 S. Randlett, Hobart. Enjoy German food, live music, cider, face painting, bounce house, co****le tournament, and more.

🎪 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Mountain Park
Monday, October 29, at Glenwood Park with shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tent raising at 9:30 a.m. The midway opens at 4 p.m. Advance tickets at local Snyder schools, Uptown Coffee & Gifts, and All America Bank.

👗 Hobart Chamber Women’s Friendship Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 6 p.m. at Western Technology Center. A night of fashion, fun, and fellowship featuring a local boutique fashion show.
To sponsor a table or attend, call 580-682-0887 or email [email protected]

🎃 Halloween Events
• Lone Wolf: Trunk or Treat Party – Friday, October 31, 5 p.m., downtown.
• Sentinel: Costume Contest – Friday, October 31, 5:30 p.m., downtown. Trick-or-treating follows.
• Red River Cowboy Church: Fall Fun Fest – Friday, October 31, 21775 E. 1360 Rd. near Hobart. Games, hot dogs, candy, popcorn, horse rides, and more.

🏫 Hobart School Calendar (Oct. 13–18)
Monday – Fall photos; Academic Team district seeding at 1 p.m.; JH Football vs Sayre at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday – FFA Regional LDE at Altus; OSSAA Regional Band Contest at Elgin; Jostens Cap & Gown; Pep Rally 2:30 p.m.; Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:15–9:15 p.m.
Wednesday–Friday – Fall Break
Thursday – High School Football vs Stratford, 7 p.m.
Saturday – Regional Cross Country (TBD).

🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus – Monday, Oct. 13
Hobart: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert
Cordell: Meatloaf, mac & cheese, fried okra, peanut butter cookies
Rocky & Mountain View: Closed for Columbus Day
Lone Wolf: Sloppy Joe, French fries, lemon poke cake
Sentinel: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert
Snyder: BBQ chicken, vegetable, dessert

🌸 Obituaries

Gayla Kathleen Hite, 76, of Burns Flat, passed away October 8th in Edmond. She grew up in Cold Springs and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967, later earning an education degree from SWOSU. She taught in Burns Flat for 39 years and married Steven Hite in 1978. She is survived by her daughter, Shawna Jackson of Edmond.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, October 13th, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Burns Flat, with burial at North Burns Cemetery. Arrangements by Whinery Funeral Home of Elk City.

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Flavious Ned Richardson, 92, of Hobart, passed away October 5th. A retired Hobart math teacher, he served in the U.S. Army from 1954–1957 and the Reserves until 1963. He earned degrees from Central State College and the University of Oklahoma. He was named Kiowa County Teacher of the Year in 1967 and was the first inductee into the Kiowa County Teachers Hall of Fame in 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene, son Dr. J.J. Richardson of Oklahoma City, and grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, October 13th, at First Baptist Church, Hobart, with burial at Hobart Rose Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home.

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Augustine Donald Marshall of Carnegie passed away October 9th.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16th, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Carnegie, with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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