Riley To Leave WES

When the Watonga School Board met in regular session on Monday, there was good news and there was not-so-good news.The not-so-good news was the resignation of Watonga Elementary School principal Ashley Riley.

Upcoming Events

Earth Earth Day 8am-5pm 8am-5pm April 21- 28-30 April 21-25 & 28-304/16-Watonga 3rd Grade ELA Test -Watonga 6th Grade Track @ Okeene -Watonga Senior Trip Watonga HS Baseball @ Merrifield Tournament 4/17-Watonga 5th Grade Writing Test, 8th Grade Science Test -Watonga HS Baseball @ Merrifield...

Calumet Voters Can Request Absentee Ballots Now

The deadline to request absentee ballots for the Calumet School Special Election by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the county election board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 28.

Support Pouring In To Geary Schools

( ABOVE) Nortek in Okarche held a benefit luncheon April 3 for Geary High School for the music department, which lost its instruments and equipment during the fire last month.The business also provided lunch for the teachers and staff at the school that day.

A Bubble Off Plumb

It was encouraging to see so many candidates step up to the podium and run for office in both Watonga and Geary.What was disheartening was the sad excuse for a voter turnout.

Resolution on Rural Healthcare Advances

OKLAHOMA CITY – A resolution authored by Rep. Chris Sneed, R– Fort Gibson, aimed at removing barriers to health care access in rural Oklahoma is now under consideration in the Senate after passing the House.

Geary Restructures Board, Rehires Staff

The Geary School Board met in regular session Monday and dealt with what must have felt like some refreshingly normal agenda items.It swore in David Lawson as a member. He was unopposed for the position and was seated by acclamation.

Campbell Named to Space Industry Authority

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Aerospace and Transportation Committee on Monday unanimously approved the executive nomination of Craig E. Campbell to the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA). Sen. Todd Gollihare, RKellyville, carried the nomination, which passed 11-0.