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Geary, Watonga Wrestlers Back on the Mat

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Geary's Major Lewis (right) wrestles an Elk City opponent during the Hinton Invitational on Friday, Dec. 10. Geary wrestling has kicked off its schedule under first-year head coach Cedric Powell, while Watonga wrestling is back in action under Grant Williams. Geary returns to the mat this weekend at the Weatherford Tournament, and Watonga will head to Duncan. More Geary wrestling photos can be found on Page 9.

Watonga School Board Sets Bond Vote for February

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WATONGA – Watonga voters will take to the polls on Feb. 8, as Watonga Public Schools officials seek approval for a nearly $20 million bond issue that would finance a major facelift for district facilities.

Local Businesses Stepping Up, Spreading Cheer

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GEARY – Looking for a way to help those who need a hand this holiday season? There are countless businesses and nonprofits right here in Blaine County that are collecting toys or donations to spread the Christmas cheer.

Cut Your Utility Bills by Conserving Water at Home

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BLAINE COUNTY — The constant drip of a faucet is not only annoying; it can also be costly for homeowners in wasted water costs. Unnecessary water usage can put a dent in your finances, so it’s important to conserve water at home.

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. But there is a great deal of work still going on in DC right now. This was a historic week in Washington, DC, and I want to take a moment to update you on some of the work.

Remembering a 'Tech' Wizard at Watonga Community Theatre

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George Ann Bordelon (right) holds a plaque honoring the memory of James Tech, a longtime fixture of Watonga Community Theatre who died in May, before Sunday afternoon's performance of "Shenanigans at the North Pole." Bordelon and Patt Curtin (left) presented the gift to James' wife Marie Tech before the show.

CTTC Donates Virtual Reality Gear to WPS

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(Photo above) From left: Kyle Hilterbran, Shannon Turnes and Adam Rendon of Watonga Public Schools pose next to Nathan Freelander, Amy Estep and Kurt Thomas of CTTC with new virtual reality equipment. CTTC has donated the headsets and computers to Watonga schools, which will use them for its science education.

December Gardening Tips

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Lawn & Turf • Remove leaves from cool-season grasses or mow with a mulching mower. • Continue mowing coolseason lawns on a regular basis.

Geary's First Christian Church Hopes New Construction Will Bring More Fun and Faith

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GEARY — The First Christian Church of Geary has had a busy 2021, opening a new basketball court, storage unit and outdoor pavilion while nearing completion on a children's playground nearby. The construction has all taken place near the building where First Christian holds its contemporary services each Sunday, on the east side of Blaine Avenue across the street from the church's original chapel home.