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12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

Do you like warm weather? Do you like cold weather? The next few days will bring us both. Temperatures are in the 60s to near 70 degrees in some spots early this afternoon but much colder temperatures are on the horizon behind a strong cold front this weekend. Wind chills in the single digits to near zero are possible by Sunday AM!

12/11/2025

KTJS News — Thursday, December 11th, 2025

LOCAL NEWS
District Attorney Dan Jacobsma of Altus has announced his candidacy for election to continue serving Oklahoma’s 3rd District. The district includes Jackson, Greer, Harmon, Kiowa, and Tillman Counties. Jacobsma was appointed in 2024 by Governor Kevin Stitt and says his mission is to protect communities, uphold justice, and ensure every citizen’s voice is heard.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the Nov. 12 Weatherford gas leak at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites. The anhydrous ammonia leak injured 74 people, including four critically. According to the report, the AirGas cargo truck had recently completed routine maintenance and was 58% full at the time of the leak. The driver attempted to stop the leak from the manway cover but was unsuccessful. The tank emptied into the area before crews cleared the scene. Investigators reviewed the cargo tank, surrounding area, training records, company procedures, and surveillance footage. The investigation remains ongoing.

Two individuals, Haley Dawn Dye and Slayton Lee McKinnon, were arrested in Custer County following an investigation into copper wire and equipment theft from a wind turbine near Thomas. A trail camera was placed after the first reported theft, and a second theft occurred on December 2. Later that day, a deputy stopped a vehicle occupied by the pair and recovered burnt copper wire and a 50-foot garden hose matching items stolen from the site.
The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton have received a $71,505 Route 66 Revitalization Grant to restore and display the historic Glancy Motor Hotel neon sign. The sign is the only remaining piece of the former hotel, which opened in 1950 and closed in the 1970s. Plans call for the restored sign to be installed at the museum in spring 2026, just ahead of the Route 66 centennial. The City of Clinton, the museum, and the Oklahoma Historical Society partnered to save and relight the sign.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University will hold its 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center. The event honors students completing associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees following the summer and fall semesters. A livestream will be available on the SWOSU website.
The City of Hobart Parks and Recreation Board will host Christmas in the Park this Saturday, December 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hunter Park. Activities include light displays, bounce houses, food vendors, face painting, Christmas carols, raffle drawings, a painted rock hunt, pictures with Santa, and the Light Up Your Ride Parade at 7 p.m. The event is cash-only and donation-based, except food trucks.

COMMUNITY EVENTS 🎄
Tickets are on sale for the Shortgrass Playhouse teen production of “Strange Days at Summer Camp,” directed by Becky Ross. Showtimes are Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or online.
Cast: Linda Irving III, two impostor counselors, campers including a hypochondriac, a spoiled rich kid, a juvenile delinquent, and longtime camper Billy.
The Red Carpet Community Theatre in Elk City will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 422 North Jefferson. Showtimes are Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at RCCT.org or by calling 580-225-5461.

Polm’s Glass House liquor store in Hobart has moved to its new building at 810 South Broadway. A drive-thru is available on the south side.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Blood Drive:
Friday, Dec. 12 — Altus Church of the Nazarene, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hobart Food Pantry on West Iris will be open Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Holiday arts and crafts for kids will be held Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lone Wolf Senior Citizens Center on December 11 and 18. Snacks will be provided. Craft supply donations are welcome; contact Rachel Kirtley at 590-644-5456.

Hobart Nursing and Rehab is offering free blood pressure checks today beginning at 11 a.m. Participants will be entered into two giveaways. For more information, call 726-3381.

The Kiowa County Historical Society will hold a bake sale Friday, Dec. 12, starting at 9 a.m. at the Kiowa County Museum at 518 South Main.
The Hobart Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to “Breakfast with the Clauses” on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Event Room at the Hobart Municipal Golf Course. Breakfast will be served, Mrs. Claus will read stories, and children may visit with Santa. Children 3 and under are free; ages 4 and up are $5; families of four or more children are $20.

Lone Wolf will host its “Country Christmas” and Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 13. The parade begins at dark. Activities include a soup dinner, cookies, cocoa, spiced tea, Santa’s Workshop, and the Nativity Story.

Altus will hold its Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m., themed “Christmas at the Movies.” The parade begins at the Western Oklahoma State College parking lot and proceeds down Main Street to Commerce Street.

The Kiowa County Retired Educators’ Association will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Hobart Elementary School. A $10 donation includes lunch and entertainment by elementary students.

Mangum will host a Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 101 South Oklahoma Street. Enjoy Chick-fil-A, door prizes, drawings, and more. Call 580-782-5555 for details.

SCHOOL NEWS 📘
Hobart Schools
Thursday, December 11
High School Basketball at Burns Flat–Dill City (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Junior High Wrestling District Duals at Geary
Friday, December 12
High School Basketball at Burns Flat–Dill City (Friday and Saturday)
Junior High Basketball Tri-County Tournament
Saturday, December 13
High School Basketball at Burns Flat–Dill City
FFA Lead 360 at Sparks
Shortgrass Honor Band Auditions at Tuttle
Sunday, December 14
FFA Lead 360 at Sparks
Choir Christmas Concert at Hancock Event Center
3:30 p.m. Band Christmas Concert at Hancock Event Center

SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENUS 🍽️
Thursday, December 11
Hobart: Chicken fajitas, vegetable, rice, salad, dessert
Cordell: Fish, white beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw, banana pudding
Rocky: Hot turkey sandwich, sweet potatoes, fried okra, peach cobbler
Mountain View: Turkey and dressing casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, California blend vegetables, wheat roll, fruit cup
Sentinel: Chicken and rice casserole, green beans, salad, dessert
Snyder: Chicken bacon pasta, vegetable, toast, dessert

OBITUARIES
🌸 Richard Eugene Smith Jr., 77, died December 9. Services are pending with Peoples Funeral Home of Lone Wolf.
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🌸 Craig Flynn Pruitt, 57, originally from Hobart, died December 7 in an auto accident south of Hinton. He was born in Hobart and graduated from Hobart High School in 1986, where he excelled in athletics and was honored as senior athlete of the year. He earned a degree from SWOSU and began his teaching and coaching career in Lone Wolf, later coaching in Hinton, Anadarko for ten years, and returning to Hinton. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Pruitt and brother Harold “Wendell” Pruitt.
He is survived by his mother, Elva Pruitt of Hobart; his girlfriend, Stacey Gray of Norman; children Chelsea Ragap and Bryce Pruitt; Cameryn Pruitt of Weatherford; and grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. in the Hinton Coliseum with burial at 3 p.m. at the Lone Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Turner Funeral Home of Hinton.
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🌸 Gary Bullen, 77, of Mountain View, died November 23 in Carnegie. He grew up and attended school in Mountain View and Carnegie. He was owner and operator of All-Star Transportation and also worked in farming and ranching. He married Cynthia Bless in 1995.
He is survived by his wife and children: Rick of Florida; Lori Smith of Texas; Ryan Herttenberger of Mountain View; Jarrod Herttenberger of Shawnee; Karin Rodriguez of Texas; and several grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Cowboy Church Elgin-Apache in Apache.
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🌸 Carl Franklin Groseclose, 86, of Carnegie, died December 6.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Carnegie, directed by Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Carnegie.

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.

12/11/2025

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12/10/2025

KTJS News
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
🌆 Hobart City Administration Meetings
Hobart city administration meetings were held Tuesday evening. A public comment period opened the meeting, with speakers given three minutes each.
Chris Fleming of the Parks and Recreation Board discussed code of conduct concerns, and Keith Theesen suggested honoring the late A.C. Aker with a statue for his work securing water rights at Foss Reservoir. Theesen also stated he has evidence of possible jet fuel contamination entering Rocky Lake and Hunter Park Lake.
🏛️ Hobart City Council
The council handled routine business and several key actions:
Approved removing former council member Rick Hopson as an authorized signatory for city financial documents.
Discussed recommendations for condemnation of three properties:
801 S Washington, condemnation approved.
513 N Jefferson, tabled 30 days.
415 S Randlett, tabled 30 days.
Tabled action on amending the Hunter Lake ordinance, the annual strategic planning session, and the proposed Parks & Recreation Accountability and Ethics Policy. Board members Jessi Shriver and Brinna Hollister reviewed their recommendations and took council suggestions for revisions.
Approved appointments to the Hobart Beautification Commission: Amy Rudkins, Leigh Standerfer, Allison Sherle, Vanessa Wald, Bobby Herbst, and Debbie Norman.
Took no action on appointing a representative to the Lone Wolf–Hobart 522 Ambulance Board pending clarification from the county.
The Parks and Recreation Board reviewed progress on code of conduct updates, trash cans, picnic tables, benches, and possible storage for Hunter Park Christmas decorations. No action was taken.
Acting City Manager Charlotte Giddens reported on the completion of the Hunter Park walking track, use of salt water during the recent snow, and progress on new water meters.
💧 Hobart Public Works Authority
Approved acceptance of an $85,000 REAP grant for the purchase of a new utility truck.
A 30-minute executive session was held on personnel matters. Five applicants for city manager were interviewed Monday, and no action was taken either then or following Tuesday night's session.
Giddens reported no update from Sullivan Engineering on the Hobart Water Improvement Project. She noted the new billing system conversion is complete but still being refined. Water meter replacement is ongoing and expected to finish in February.
⛳ Hobart Recreation Authority
Giddens reported 93 paid members at Hobart Municipal Golf Course and 514 rounds of golf played in November.
🏫 Hobart Board of Education
A brief special meeting will be held Friday, December 12 at noon at the superintendent's office. The sole agenda item is possible action on a one-time stipend for professional development.
🚨 Law Enforcement Update
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office assisted Kiowa County with a search warrant east of Lake Thunderbird. A stolen item equipped with a GPS tracker was successfully recovered. The investigation continues under Kiowa County authorities.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a homicide discovered December 7 at Frederick Lake involving a 16-year-old male. Two suspects—18-year-old Ana Mejia and a 15-year-old male—were located and arrested on First-Degree Murder complaints December 8. Multiple agencies assisted with the investigation.
🌾 Agriculture News
Congressman Frank Lucas announced a $12 billion economic assistance package for American farmers. Up to $11 billion will support the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with funds expected by February 28th, 2026. Lucas stated the relief will significantly help producers across Oklahoma.
🎄 Community Events
Christmas in the Park – Hobart
Saturday, December 13, 4:00–7:00 p.m., Hunter Park
Light displays, bounce houses, food vendors, face painting from 4:30–5:30, community carols at 5:00, raffle drawings, rock hunt, pictures with Santa from 5:30–6:30, and the Light Up Your Ride Parade at 7:00. Event is cash only and donation-based (food truck vendors excluded).
Blood Drives – Oklahoma Blood Institute
Wednesday, December 10 – Mt. View–Gotebo High School, 2–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10 – Altus Municipal Complex, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Friday, December 12 – Altus Church of the Nazarene, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hobart Food Pantry
Open Wednesday, December 17, 9–10 a.m., West Iris.
Kiowa County Historical Society Bake Sale
Friday, December 12, beginning at 9 a.m., Kiowa County Museum, 518 S Main.
Lone Wolf Senior Citizens Center
Dinner event with cookies, cocoa, spiced tea, Santa’s Workshop, and the Nativity Story.
Altus Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13 at 6 p.m. Theme: “Christmas At The Movies.” Route begins at WOSC and proceeds down Main Street to Commerce.
Kiowa County Retired Educators’ Association
Meeting Tuesday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m., Hobart Elementary School. A $10 donation covers lunch and student entertainment.
Christmas in the Park – Mountain Park
Saturday, December 20, 6–8 p.m., Glenwood Park. Free family event with lights, Santa (5:30–7:30), food, hot drinks, door prizes, and a raffle. Raffle tickets: $1 each or $5 for six, available at Mountain Park City Hall, Snyder Auto Parts, or by calling Melissa Melton or Kara Buffinton.
📚 Hobart Schools
Wednesday, December 10 – Progress Reports
Thursday, December 11 – High School Basketball at Burns Flat–Dill City (Thursday–Saturday)
Thursday, December 11 – Junior High Wrestling District Duals at Geary
🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus – Wednesday, December 10
Hobart: Chicken fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert
Cordell: Grilled orange ginger chicken, rice, sweet carrots, orange cake
Rocky & Mountain View: Ham and beans, tomato relish, coleslaw, fruit cobbler
Lone Wolf: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, green beans, garlic bread, Mandarin orange cake
Sentinel: Pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert
⚘⚘ Funeral Services
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⚘ Craig Pruitt, 57, of Anadarko
Craig Pruitt, originally from Hobart and a longtime teacher and coach at Hinton, died December 7 in an auto accident south of Hinton.
Services will be Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at the Hinton School Comet Coliseum Dome.

⚘ Gary Bullen, 77, of Mountain View
Gary Bullen died November 23 in Carnegie. He grew up in Mountain View and Carnegie and operated All-Star Transportation along with several other businesses including farming and ranching. He married Cynthia Bless in 1995. He is survived by his wife and children Rick of Florida, Lori Smith of Texas, Ryan Herttenberger of Mountain View, Jarrod Herttenberger of Shawnee, and Karin Rodriguez of Texas, along with grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Cowboy Church Elgin-Apache in Apache.

⚘ Carl Franklin Groseclose, 86, of Carnegie
Carl Franklin Groseclose died December 6.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Carnegie, directed by Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Carnegie.

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12/10/2025

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12/09/2025

It's Game Day! The Bearcats travel to Apache to take on the Warriors! Tip off 6p. Cameron Dole with The Call! Listen to KTJS 1420 & 102.1 or watch Hobart Bearcat TV on YouTube! Let's Go Cats! Hobart High School Bearcats

12/09/2025

KTJS News
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🌆 Hobart Public Works Authority
The Hobart Public Works Authority met Monday evening in a special meeting, spending most of the session in executive discussion. Members interviewed five applicants for the position of Hobart City Manager. No decisions were made upon returning to open session.
🏫 Hobart Board of Education
The Hobart Board of Education also met Monday evening.
Superintendent Natika Peterson reported on routine business and financial matters, noting recent revenue collections totaling more than $672,000. Collections for the year have exceeded $10.9 million from federal, state, and county sources.
The board approved renewal of the contract with Walsworth Publishing Company for both high school and K–8 yearbooks. This marks the seventh year the company has produced Hobart’s yearbooks.
The board acknowledged Third Quarter Student Transfer Capacities for the 2024–2025 school year.
Principals reported on enrollment and activities:
Elementary has 309 students, Middle School 153, and High School 174, for a district total of 636 students.
Superintendent Peterson also reported:
Hobart Public Schools have saved significant funds by converting buses to compressed fuel.
Farm Bureau has collected coats statewide for students in need.
An incorrect AI-generated social media post falsely reporting a snow delay recently caused confusion.
State Board of Education school grades were released: Elementary D, Middle School D, and High School C. She emphasized that the grading metrics can be misleading and praised Hobart teachers for their strong work and student progress.
New tables and chairs or attached stools have been installed in the high school/middle school cafeteria and the Hancock Event Center.
State Question 841—which proposes eliminating property taxes—could remove $870 million from Oklahoma school funding unless replaced by another source.
She also commented on concerns about race-related tensions reported in some schools.
An executive session was held on personnel matters.
Returning to open session, the board:
Approved employment of Natika Peterson as Superintendent for fiscal years 26–27 and 27–28, with a 3% wage increase beginning July 1, 2026.
Tabled the hiring of a special education teacher assistant.
Approved the employment of Ashley Herbst and Nicole Eardman as non-certified substitute teachers for the 2025–2026 school year.
🏛️ Hobart City Meetings Tonight
City meetings will be held this evening beginning at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
City Council Agenda Includes:
Possible action on removing Rick Hopson as an authorized signatory for city financial documents.
Consideration of condemnation for the following properties:
801 S. Washington
513 N. Jefferson
415 S. Randlett
Possible amendments to Hunter Lake regulations.
Annual strategic planning session.
Review and possible approval of the Parks and Recreation Member Accountability Act and Ethics Policy.
Appointments to the Beautification Commission: Amy Rudkins, Leigh Standerfer, Allison Sherle, Vanessa Wald, Bobby Herbst, and Debbie Norman.
Appointment of a representative to the Lone Wolf–Hobart 522 Ambulance Board.
Review from the Parks and Recreation Board.
Manager’s Report.
Possible action on the board’s request to use the Hunter Park shed for storage.
Hobart Public Works Authority Agenda:
Possible action on accepting Rural Economic Action Plan Contract Number 26-KW-26032 for $85,000 to purchase a new utility truck.
Executive session regarding the City Manager position, followed by possible action in open session.
Manager’s Report and project updates.
Hobart Recreation Authority:
Review of golf course activities and updates.
🚓 Lake Frederick Shooting
A teenager was killed in a shooting Sunday night at Lake Frederick. Frederick Police responded to the scene, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called in around midnight. The victim’s name has not been released. Authorities completed processing the scene Monday morning.
🚘 Fatal Crash North of Anadarko
A two-vehicle collision Sunday, December 7, at 2:09 p.m. on Highway 281 north of Anadarko claimed the life of Craig F. Pruitt, 57, of Anadarko, formerly of Hobart and a graduate of Hobart High School.
Pruitt, a Hinton Elementary School physical education and athletic coach, died after his vehicle collided head-on with another driven by Angel G. Carrillo-De La Cruz, 21, of Lookeba, who was injured. Hinton police reported Pruitt’s vehicle was engulfed in flames. The crash remains under investigation.
🗳️ Absentee Voting for 2026 Elections
Kiowa County voters may now request absentee ballots for the 2026 election year through the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal or by application from the Election Board office. Requests must be renewed annually.
The Kiowa County Election Board is located at 201 N. Lincoln in Hobart and can be reached at 580-726-2509. Office hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
🎄 Christmas in the Park – Hunter Park
The City of Hobart Parks and Recreation Board will host Christmas in the Park this Saturday, December 13, from 4–7 p.m. Activities include:
Light displays, bounce houses, and food vendors from 4–7 p.m.
Face painting from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Community Christmas carols at 5 p.m.
Raffle drawings, painted rock hunt, and prizes at 5:30 p.m.
Pictures with Santa from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Light Up Your Ride Parade at 7 p.m.
Event is cash-only and donation-based except food vendors.
🩸 Oklahoma Blood Institute Drives
Tuesday, December 9
Sentinel First Baptist Church, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Merritt Public School, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Elk City VFW Hall, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10
Mt. View-Gotebo High School, 2 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Altus Municipal Complex, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
🥫 Hobart Food Pantry
The food pantry on West Iris will be open Wednesday, December 17, from 9–10 a.m.
🍰 Kiowa County Historical Society Bake Sale
A bake sale will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, December 12, inside the Kiowa County Museum at 518 South Main Street. All types of baked goods will be available, and community support is appreciated.
🎅 Breakfast with the Clauses – Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at the Hobart Municipal Golf Course Event Room.
Families can enjoy breakfast, story time with Mrs. Claus, and visits with Santa. Children 3 and under are free; ages 4 and up are $5; families of four or more children are $20.
🚜 Lone Wolf Country Christmas
Lone Wolf will host a “Country Christmas” and Parade of Lights Saturday, December 13. The light parade begins at dark, followed by a soup dinner, cookies, cocoa, spiced tea, Santa’s Workshop, and the Nativity Story at the Senior Citizens Center.
🎬 Altus Christmas Parade
Altus will hold its Christmas parade Saturday, December 13 at 6 p.m., themed “Christmas at the Movies.” The parade will travel from the WOSC parking lot down Main Street to Commerce.
📚 Kiowa County Retired Educators
The association will meet Tuesday, December 16, at 11:30 a.m. at Hobart Elementary School. A $10 donation provides lunch and entertainment from elementary students.
🏀 Hobart Schools Activities – Tuesday, December 9
6 p.m. High School/Middle School Wrestling vs. Clinton in Hobart
6:30 p.m. High School Basketball vs. Boone-Apache at Apache
🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus – Tuesday, December 9
Hobart: Pork chops, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert
Cordell: Fried pork chops, hashbrown casserole, cream-style corn, cookies
Rocky & Mountain View: Pizza, glazed carrots, salad, blushing pears
Sentinel: Beef enchiladas, salad, chips and salsa, dessert
Snyder: Sausage biscuits and gravy, hash browns, vegetable, dessert
🌸 Obituaries
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Joan Stone, 90, of Mangum, died December 4. She was a longtime substitute teacher and the wife of the late James Stone, a Mangum veterinarian. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Ritter of Indiahoma, and grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Mangum.

Gary Bullen, 77, of Mountain View, died November 23 in Carnegie. He grew up and attended school in Mountain View and Carnegie and operated All-Star Transportation along with several other business ventures, including farming and ranching. He married Cynthia Bless in 1995 and is survived by his wife and children Rick of Florida, Lori Smith of Texas, Ryan Herttenberger of Mountain View, Jarrod Herttenberger of Shawnee, and Karin Rodriguez of Texas, along with grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13 at Cowboy Church Elgin-Apache in Apache.

Carl Franklin Groseclose, 86, of Carnegie, died December 6.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Carnegie, directed by Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Carnegie.

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.

12/08/2025

KTJS News
Monday, December 8, 2025
📌 Hobart Public Works Authority
The Hobart Public Works Authority will hold a special meeting today at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes an executive session on personnel matters, including employment or hiring of any salaried public officer or a city manager. The city had been accepting applications for the City Manager position through Friday.
📘 Hobart Board of Education
The Hobart Board of Education meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the school administration office. In addition to routine business and reports, items for consideration include contracts for the 2025–2026 school year with Walsworth Publishing Company for the High School and K–8 yearbooks, third quarter student transfer capacities for the 2024–2025 year, principals’ reports, the superintendent’s report, and an executive session on personnel.
Upon returning to open session, the board will consider the employment of Natika Peterson as Superintendent of Hobart Public Schools for future fiscal years, possible action on hiring a Special Education Teacher Assistant for 2025–2026, and possible action on hiring substitute employees for the 2025–2026 school year.
🎖️ Oklahoma National Guard
A ribbon cutting was recently held for the new Weatherford Regional Training Facility. The co-use facility supports expanding Oklahoma Guard presence in rural communities and will serve as an emergency management hub for western Oklahoma. Weatherford emergency officials and Alpha Battery, 158th Field Artillery Regiment, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, will utilize the location.
🚓 Law Enforcement Training
The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office partnered with CLEET to host training on Friday, December 5, at Western Technology Center in Hobart. Deputies and officers from multiple counties and departments attended. Special thanks were given to CLEET Field Representative Vonnie Houser, CLEET Legal Counsel Preston Draper, and Benchmark Government Solutions for sponsoring lunch.
💼 Great Plains Youth and Family Services Hiring
Positions available include Drivers (El Reno, Clinton, Hobart), Head Start Staff (Burns Flat, Hobart), and VITA part-time tax season workers (Hobart, Frederick, Lawton, Sentinel). Competitive benefits and meaningful work offered. Apply at cadcok.org/employment-1 or find listings on Indeed.
🎄 Holiday Transportation
Community Action Development Corporation and Red River Transportation have waived all in-town Demand Response transportation fees for the entire month of December.
🎅 Christmas in the Park – Hobart
The Hobart Parks and Recreation Board will host “Christmas In The Park” Saturday, December 13, at the newly renovated Hunter Park. Donations of lights and outdoor décor are being accepted at Searchlight Thrift Store from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park closures for preparations will be Wednesday through Saturday, reopening at 4 p.m. Saturday. A Light Up Your Ride parade through the park invites all vehicle types to participate.
🩸 Oklahoma Blood Institute Drives
Monday, December 8 – Burns Flat WTC, 8:15 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday, December 8 – Canute Heritage Center, 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 – Sentinel First Baptist Church, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 – Merritt Public School, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 – Elk City VFW Hall, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
🍞 Hobart Food Pantry
The pantry on West Iris will be open Wednesday, December 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🎨 After-School Crafts – Lone Wolf
Holiday-themed arts and crafts will be held Thursdays, December 11 and 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the Lone Wolf Senior Citizens Center. Snacks provided. Donations of craft supplies are welcome; contact Rachel Kirtley at 590-644-5456. Transportation is not provided.
🎉 FBC Hobart Women’s Ministry Christmas Party
Tonight at First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Crafts begin at 6 p.m. with food and games at 7 p.m. Craft signup was due November 30; cost is $25.
🥧 Kiowa County Historical Society Bake Sale
Friday, December 12, beginning at 9 a.m. inside the Kiowa County Museum at 518 South Main Street.
🎄 Breakfast with the Clauses – Hobart Chamber
Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m., Event Room at Hobart Municipal Golf Course. Breakfast, story time with Mrs. Claus, and visits with Santa. Children 3 and under attend free; ages 4 and over $5; families with four or more children $20.
🌟 Lone Wolf Country Christmas
Saturday, December 13. Light parade begins at dark. Events include a soup dinner, cookies, cocoa, spiced tea, Santa’s Workshop, and the Nativity Story.
🎬 Altus Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13 at 6 p.m. Theme: “Christmas At The Movies.” Route begins at Western Oklahoma State College parking lot and proceeds down Main Street to Commerce Street.
🍽️ Kiowa County Retired Educators
Meeting Tuesday, December 16 at Hobart Elementary School at 11:30 a.m. A $10 donation covers lunch and entertainment by elementary students.
🎄 Christmas in the Park – Mountain Park
Saturday, December 20 from 6–8 p.m. at Glenwood Park. Free family event with lights, Santa (5:30–7:30 p.m.), hot dogs, chili, nachos, hot cocoa, and door prizes. Raffle tickets available through Mountain Park City Hall, Snyder Auto Parts, or contacts Melissa Melton and Kara Buffinton.
✨ Altus Christmas in the Park
Nightly through December 31 until 10 p.m. Santa at the gazebo Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30–10 p.m., along with lights and music.
🥫 Living Water Church Food Drive – Mangum
Saturday, December 20 at 1600 North Louis Tittle Street. Donations of canned and nonperishable foods accepted. For details call 782-3267.
🏀 Hobart Schools Activities
Monday, December 8
6:30 p.m. – Junior High Basketball vs. Mangum in Hobart
7 p.m. – Hobart Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, December 9
6 p.m. – HS/MS Wrestling vs. Clinton in Hobart
6:30 p.m. – High School Basketball vs. Boone-Apache at Apache
🍽️ Senior Center Lunch Menus
Monday, December 8
Hobart: Potato soup, vegetable, salad, cornbread, dessert
Cordell: Meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, black-eyed peas, spice cake
Rocky & Mountain View: Tortilla soup, Mandarin orange salad, tortilla chips with salsa, cookie
Lone Wolf: Stew, crackers, green salad, chocolate chip cookies
Sentinel: Stew, cornbread, dessert
Snyder: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dessert
🌸 Funeral Services
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Joan Stone, 90, of Mangum, passed away December 4. She was a substitute teacher for Mangum Schools and the wife of the late James Stone, a Mangum veterinarian. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Ritter of Indiahoma, and grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, December 8 from 5–7 p.m. at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 9 at Roselawn Cemetery in Mangum.

Gary Bullen, 77, of Mountain View, passed away November 23 in Carnegie. He grew up and attended school in Mountain View and Carnegie and was owner and operator of All-Star Transportation, along with several other business ventures including farming and ranching. He married Cynthia Bless in 1995. He is survived by his wife; children Rick of Florida, Lori Smith of Texas, Ryan Herttenberger of Mountain View, Jarrod Herttenberger of Shawnee, and Karin Rodriguez of Texas; and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Cowboy Church Elgin–Apache in Apache.

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