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Blaine Co. 4-H Achievement Program Highlights

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Watonga 4-H award winners were Keela Cowan, Caleigh Scheihing, Kinze Cowan, Brant Cowan, Cord Cowan, Grady Schiehing, Kase Hilderbran, Leader Katie Schiehing, (Not pictured: 4-H member Brayden Cowan and leader Tara Cowan)

Geary Schools Forced to Lockdown Monday

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By Mike McCormick Contributing Writer Law enforcement authorities in Blaine County are searching for a suspect after he reportedly pointed a gun from a car in Geary earlier this week, forcing the schools to lock down as a precautionary measure. Terryl Allen, Public Information Officer for the Geary Police Department, confirmed the identity of the suspect as Bradley Goodbear who is from the Geary and Watonga area.

Dear Watonga Eagle Families:

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Provided by Kyle Hilterbran Superintendent, Watonga Public Schools Over the last two years, all U.S. school children were provided free school meals, thanks to the Universal School Meals Program Act that Congress approved as part of the country’s COVID relief efforts.

Early Voting Begins Thursday

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Provided by Blaine County Election Board Early voting begins Thursday August 18, 2022, for voters in Blaine County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

A Letter from the Geary Public Library

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We have great news! Barnes & Noble donated 166 new books for the library. The selection consists of various genre of books, but mostly Non-Fiction for the reference section. The gratitude we feel for their donation is a blessing for our community. So happy to be growing and changing for a better future in our little town of Geary. Come and see what’s new and pick up a few. Don’t forget to add us on face book and go to our web site. Have a great week, stay cool and keep reading. Sincerely, Kim & Diane

State Agriculture Groups Back Darcy Jech for State Senate Seat 26

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WEATHERFORD—In a historic announcement, three of Oklahoma’s largest agriculture organizations— American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR), Oklahoma Farm Bureau Federation (OKFB), and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA)—have collectively endorsed Sen. Darcy Jech (RKingfisher) for Oklahoma Senate District 26. The announcement was made Aug. 1, 2022, at Lucille’s Roadhouse in Weatherford, Okla.