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Dec 17, 2025

Mutual — A Town Built on Faith, Farming, and Fellowship

Get ready for an exciting holiday season in Oklahoma! Merry Christmas! 🎄

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Dec 2, 2025

Gage, Oklahoma — Of the High Plains

Enjoy our latest newsletter featuring Gage, a veteran honored with Korean Ambassador for Peace Medals, upcoming cold weather in Oklahoma, Don't miss out on all the excitement this season.

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Nov 11, 2025

Echoes Along the Line: The Rise and Fall of Quinlan

Discover the rise and fall of Quinlan, Veterans Day, and much more!

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Nov 4, 2025

“More Land” on the Prairie - Mooreland

Small-town spirit shines bright this week in Mooreland—community gatherings, local insights, and fall fun you won’t want to miss!

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Oct 28, 2025

Roots in the Red Dirt: The Story of Sharon, Oklahoma

A tribute to the settlers who carved a life from the prairie winds — and built a town that still carries their spirit.

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Oct 21, 2025

Discover Fargo's Defining Moment

Discover Fargo's defining moment, join a paranormal family on a ghost hunt at Fort Supply, OKC gears up for potential 2028 Olympic bid, upcoming events include school carnival!

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Oct 14, 2025

Controversial Events in OK: Shirtless Fans, Tribal Rights, and Elephant Births! 😱🎃🐘

Exciting events on the Plains: Shirtless fans, tribal rights, elephant birth, pumpkins, open mic, ghost lectures, carnival, pumpkin drop!

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Oct 7, 2025

"From Camp to Community — How Fort Supply Forged the High Plains"

Exciting Oklahoma news: Receiver bounces back, education reform, Thunder Reading Challenge, Cow Plop Fest, Tipsy Artist Paint Class, Monkey Run & Car Show!

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Sep 30, 2025

Oklahoma State Fires Head Coach, State Superintendent Resigns, Mansion Controversy: Exciting Updates in Northwest Oklahoma!

Discover the latest news in Oklahoma: from historic mansions to fall festivals, surprising resignations to shocking firings, and upcoming job fairs and fun events!

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Sep 16, 2025

"The Day Woodward Shook: Tornado, Food Delights, Football Domination & More!"

Explore devastation, delicious fair food, football domination, walking for hope, golfing with the pros, and wonder at Wonderfest!

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© 2026 The High Plains Historian.

The High Plains Historian is a community newsletter dedicated to Northwest Oklahoma’s past and present. Each issue shares local history stories, community highlights, and positive news from Woodward and the surrounding area — connecting our heritage to the people and events shaping life today.

© 2026 The High Plains Historian.