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OSBI Looking Into Cops on Video

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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

Blaine County In Line For $250,000

Blaine County In Line For $250,000

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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

Civil Court
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Velocity Investments LLC Et Al, Assignee Of Upstart Network Inc vs Trey Williams, Indebtedness Diana L Miller Et Al, An Individual, Barbara J Robinson, And vs Bcf Minerals, LLC Et Al, An Individual, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, An Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, Timberwolf Minerals...

‘Ghost Student’ Reform Pays Off

Jonathan Small
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.
Poll worker Barbara Pennington holds a book of voter names while a Norman voter signs before receiving her ballot on March 7, 2023. Pennington has been volunteering as a poll worker for four years and said she has never worked the same location twice. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Poll worker Barbara Pennington holds a book of voter names while a Norman voter signs before receiving her ballot on March 7, 2023. Pennington has been volunteering as a poll worker for four years and said she has never worked the same location twice. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Poll Workers Get Long Awaited Raise

Kenton Ross Oklahoma Watch
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Poll workers have something to look forward to as we inch closer to the Aug. 27 runoff and Nov. 5 general election.Senate Bill 290, which doubles the daily compensation for precinct officials, took effect on July 1.
Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

Oklahoma Parks Saw Almost 300,000 Over July 4th Holiday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) today released an update on the increased travel and visitation numbers generated by July 4th weekend at Oklahoma State Parks.
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