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Youth & Family Services Unveils Enhanced Facility

Youth & Family Services, Inc is proud to announce the expansion of its facilities, a pivotal step towards increasing its ability to serve the community. This addition comes as a response to the growing demand for after school programs, community events and increased summer camps.

Western District Court Among Nation’s Slowest

Kamrin Green’s middle school students were supposed to research an injustice and find a solution. That assignment was put on hold as Green wondered whether the assignment would run afoul of House Bill 1775.

OSBI Looking Into Cops on Video

On Monday, Watonga City Manager Karrie Beth Little issued the following statement: “The City of Watonga is aware of the recent complaint filed concerning our department's conduct from the Blaine County Sheriff.

Blaine County In Line For $250,000

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office announced earlier this month that sheriffs across the state could pursue grant funding to bolster their services to their counties.

Watonga Wows at Oshkosh

Who knew Oshkosh was a window seat on the world? World of aviation that is.Watonga Airport Manager Jena Ohman and City Manager Karrie Beth Little traveled to Oshkosh Wisconsin July 24-27 to attend the EAA AirVenture conference.

Geary Board Poised for Purchase

When it met in a special session Monday, the Geary School Board handled a spate of regular issues.With the clock ticking until time for the ice cream social to welcome students back to campus, the board swiftly passed its consent agenda.

Upcoming Events

8/1-2- Geary School Enrollment 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grades Pre k -5 enroll at the Elementary Cafeteria. grades 6 - 12 enroll at the MS/HS lobby8/1, 8/6, 8/8, & 8/13- Calumet Elementary Cross Country Practice @ 7:15 p.m. outside the cafeteria doors8/1 & 8/8- Open gym for Cheer Try-Outs @ Calumet 5-7 p.m.

Blaine County Courthouse News

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Americans With Disability Act Provides Equality

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disabilities.

‘Ghost Student’ Reform Pays Off

In 2021, state lawmakers considered reforming school funding. Basically, they wanted to fund schools based on actual students, rather than the number of students who used to attend a district.School officials reacted with “the sky is falling” rhetoric.