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City commissioners unanimously approved two actions regarding Rader Park during Tiesday’s regular meeting. The first item was an agreement between the City of Weatherford and the Great Plains YMCA, which stated the YMCA will manage daily operations of the splash pad at Rader Park for the 2024 season.

City commissioners approved the memorandum of understanding between the City of Weatherford and the Greater Oklahoma City YMCA at Tuesday evening’s City Commission meeting. The Wednesday edition of the Weatherford Daily News listed changes the commission made to the MOU.

Weatherford is a thriving community with a large population of energetic young adults. These young leaders are why the J.

Healthy, natural turfgrass is more than just a pleasing addition to your yard and home’s curb appeal. Natural turfgrass is among the most resilient plant materials and provides many benefits that can improve your quality of life and the environment.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Nursing hosted an in-person orientation for the graduating Class of 2026 Tuesday, April 30. This event was designed for students recently admitted to the SWOSU Nursing program and beginning nursing courses in the Fall 2024 semester.

The City Commission meeting Tuesday evening consisted of three items involving the Weatherford Fire Department that commissioners voted on. The agenda items were as follows: The first item was a discussion and considerations regarding the quotes for purchase of a used skid steer for the fire department.

Art students at Weatherford High School.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories highlighting art students at Weatherford High School. Whether it’s been friends or family, Piper Staggs has been influenced to pursue dreams she had.