The COVID-19 pandemic has unearthed some ongoing issues within the United States meat industry. Disruptions in the supply chain, declining cattle prices and increasing grocery store prices have caused concerns among farmers. It also has caused some to question what goes on behind the scenes in the…

The Weatherford Daily News introduces the “People” edition, a printed edition premiering this Monday. The first Monday edition in WDN history, the People edition will be available to subscribers through the mail and to everyone through newsstands around Weatherford. The People edition is Phase 1…

“I just feel like I need to let people know my sister tested positive for COVID-19 at the Weatherford Regional Hospital this week. I just want people to be safe,” Lynn Littlehawk of Weatherford said. Littlehawk said her sister went to the E.R. at the hospital with high blood pressure concerns the…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma will proceed to Phase 3 of the Open Up and Recover Safely plan Monday, June 1, Governor Kevin Stitt announced Friday. Oklahoma currently has just 708 active COVID-19 cases out of nearly 4 million residents and 5,236 people have already recovered. Active cases in Oklahoma…

STILLWATER — While Oklahoma State University Extension county offices have adopted social distancing safeguards, their ability to help process soil samples has remained largely unhindered by the COVID-19 mandates. Extension personnel have gotten creative. “I get at least three to four phone calls…

The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office released a comprehensive audit of the Circuit Engineering District No. 7 last month. This is the 13th of a series of stories published by the Weatherford Daily News regarding the findings of the audit. This story highlights the issue of CED7’s…

Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of…

Menus June 1-5 The Pioneer Center is offering a drive-thru service to protect its staff and patrons. Patrons need to call (580) 772-1193 the day before of or by 9 a.m. the day of. Due to the WPS Summer Meal Program resuming Monday, Picnic in the Park is on hold until July. The WPS program will…

The Weatherford Pioneer Center in Weatherford, is working diligently to keep the elderly community fed during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Celebrating 30 years of providing meals in the center, they are now faced with keeping elderly fed through a drive-thru process and delivering meals to homes of shut…

The Weatherford Rotary Club is set to resume its inperson meetings Wednesday at Lucille’s Roadhouse. This will be the first in-person meeting since March 11, but the club has hosted Zoom meetings Wednesdays to keep everyone in touch. President Dr. Chad Kinder consulted with Dr. Blake Badgett, a…