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The intersection of Clarence Nash and Russworm, one of the busiest in northwest Oklahoma, was transformed last week when its traffic light began functioning with a normal red/green pattern instead of the flashing four-way stop it had been for years. Some unsuspecting drivers could be seen blowing through red lights in the early days of the transition, including some of the large semitrucks and transport vehicles that frequent the intersection. But drivers seem to have adjusted more with each passing day. Stay alert and stay safe when using this intersection!

Watonga's Masonic Lodge #176 presented a check to Rowdy Blankenship on February 21, 2022. The fundraiser was a collaborative effort of the Watonga Firefighters and the Masonic Lodge.

Hello Readers, Its almost spring and the library is ready for some warm weather. So in the spirit of Spring and new beginnings, we are going to waive all fines and fees this month.

GEARY – The Geary Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to use a large, recent donation to help with student scholarships, the district building fund, and student activities. The family of Frank Austin donated nearly $222,000 to the district late last year.

GEARY – Two candidates have filed for a vacant seat on the Geary Public Schools Board of Education and will go head-to-head in an election on Tuesday, April 5. Taylar Burns and Lee Posey hope to join the board, which is currently comprised of Jason Bernhardt, Cecil Harrall, Afton Jameson and Waylon Upchego.

Hi everybody! I sure hope you enjoyed last week’s sunshine cause it looks like old man winter is returning this week. Kinda makes you look forward to those hot summer days.

March is here and can spring be close behind? With the crazy weather system we are having it is hard to tell. One day it is sandals and the next day it could be hoodies and jackets! What would be really appreciated is rain.