The Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for more than 1,000 years. It marks the anniversary of Patrick’s death in the fifth century. But the celebration – more than 100 parades in the United States – is the culmination of a not-sooutstanding start. He was born in Britian, ruled at the time by…
According to a probable cause affidavit issued by the Blaine County District Attorney’s office, Nathaniel Reyes, 22, of Canton was taken into custody February 16. He is charged with aggravated possession of child pornography, a felony, and possession of obscene material, also a felony. The second…
Oakwood Skating Rink is open every Saturday this month 6-9 p.m. 3/13-Geary Food Pantry 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Meal @ 5:30 p.m.) 3/13-Calumet School board meeting 6 p.m. @ Calumet School 3/14- Lady Bison vs. Calumet/Carnegie @ home 4p.m. 3/15 Celebrate T.B. Ferguson’s Birthday at noon at the Watonga…
When the Watonga School Board met Monday in regular session, it worked through a standard spate of items like financials and principal’s reports. But the bombshell dropped near the end when the board accepted the resignations of four employees, including Alyssa Fuxa and Lauren Campo. Fuxa had been…
Barnes Commits to NTCC Roping
I am looking forward to celebrating T.B. Ferguson’s birthday this Friday, March 15 (his birthday is actually Sunday, the 17th) at the Senior Center. But I have begun to think we should also celebrate the birthday of his remarkable wife, Elva, later known as Eva. During a recent visit to the Horizon…
Oklahomans are getting older – and for the first time in our history, the number of adults aged 60 and over will outnumber children by 2034. From the Panhandle to the Red River and every community in between, each of us has an opportunity to have a say in how we plan for our future. To prepare for…
Hi, everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good week. The sunshine has been nice even though the wind blew and the temps were lower. Maybe it will be warmer this week. Last week Connie Burcham and Henrietta brought in eggs. We can always use eggs so we really appreciate these donations. Mary May and…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Multi-County Grand Jury indicted six individuals today in connection with two separate largescale seizures of illegal marijuana by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and its partner law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Gentner Drummond…
Although my family tree only shows a small amount of Irish blood, that limb is perhaps the most well documented. Some of my ancestors from the old country took part in a rebellion against their English overlords and wound up on the losing side. Imagine that. The two boys, still young enough to be…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 1403 from Sen. Chuck Hall, RPerry, to increase funding for county roads and highways. SB 1403 proposes eliminating an existing cap on motor vehicle tax collections that limits the amount of funding counties receive for road…
According to a probable cause affidavit issued by the Blaine County District Attorney’s office,…
When the Watonga School Board met Monday in regular session, it worked through a standard spate of…
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The Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for more than 1,000 years.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 1403 from Sen. Chuck Hall, RPerry, to increase funding for county roads and highways. SB 1403…
Oakwood Skating Rink is open every Saturday this month 6-9 p.m. 3/13-Geary Food Pantry 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Meal @ 5:30 p.m.) 3/13-Calumet School board meeting…
Barnes Commits to NTCC Roping
The Geary second grade had a busy week and used rock, paper, scissors to help learn silent letters (Above, at right and bleow right) Below at left is Eduardo…
The results of the Spring Livestock Show will be printed as soon as space becomes available. Photos courtesy of OSU Extension.
1929~2024 In Loving Memory... Dorothy Fern Moore Dorothy Fern (Little) Moore was born on April 25, 1929, in San Pedro, California to William Evan, Sr. and…
1952~2024 In Loving Memory... Linda Burpo Linda Burpo, known for her compassion and resilience, passed away on March 4, 2024, with her loving and devoted…
1938~2024 In Loving Memory... George Gilbert Givens was born in Hutchinson, KS on May 1, 1938, to Ralph and Altha Sanger Givens, and died on Feb. 4, 2024. He…