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SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Welcome to our winter! The weathermen predicted arctic conditions, and they were right! It has not been this cold since last winter, and I hope all of you are able to stay warm and cozy: Speaking of warm, our upcoming menus will keep you that way: Thursday, Jan.

1890 National Scholars Applications Available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines.

Today in History

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year (358 in leap years).871 – Æthelred I and Alfred the Great lead a West Saxon army to repel an invasion by Danelaw Vikings.

Upcoming Events

1/7-Watonga Wrestling VS Woodward @ Home 6 pm -Watonga Basketball VS Perry, there 6:30 pm1/8-Geary Food Pantry open 10:30a.m.
Shown being sworn in (L-R) Christy Matli, court clerk, Heather Spangler-Sawayer, county clerk, Brandon Schultz, county commissiner and Travis Daugherty, sheriff. PHOTO BY CONNIE BURCHAM

Shown being sworn in (L-R) Christy Matli, court clerk, Heather Spangler-Sawayer, county clerk, Brandon Schultz, county commissiner and Travis Daugherty, sheriff. PHOTO BY CONNIE BURCHAM

Newly Elected, Re-Elected Officials Sworn In

Four office holders, either re-elected or newly elected, were sworn in Jan. 2 at the Blaine County Courthouse.Christy Matli, Blaine County Court Clerk, Brandon Schultz, Blaine County Commission District # 2 (Okeene), and Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty were each re-elected.
Firefighter’s gear must be continually upgraded.

Firefighter’s gear must be continually upgraded.

Greenfield Gets Bunker Gear

Keeping firefighters safe isn’t cheap. In Blaine County, the nine fire departments and EMTs are supported by a quartercent sales tax.
Geary Invitational Turns 80

Geary Invitational Turns 80

Geary Invitational Turns 80

The Geary Invitational Wrestling Tournament started in 1945 – that’s right, 80 years ago. It will be put on again Jan.1011 in Geary.Matches get underway at 10 a.m.There are multiple reasons the tourney remains a regional and national favorite.

Blaine County Courthouse News

DivorceKenneth Alan Richter vs Kelly Marie Richter, Dissolution Of MarriageFamily CourtCharlotte Wetselline vs Gherri Benally, Protective Order Charlotte Wetselline vs Anthony Gould, Protective Order Charlotte Wetselline vs Aliah Adair, Protective Order Chelsea Jean Pratt vs Aliah Adair, Protective...
A November tornado proved they can strike at any time in Oklahoma. No one was injured.

A November tornado proved they can strike at any time in Oklahoma. No one was injured.

Looking Back: 2024 Year in Review

Blaine County Clerk Jennifer Haigler.Signal Peak Silica hosted a golf tournament last weekend at Roman Nose State Park to benefit golf teams at Watonga and Clinton high schools.Sept. 4, 2024Jenny Love Meyer made a surprise appearance August 28 at Love’s store No. 1.