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Create A Smooth Start to School

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The new school year means new friends, teachers, clothes, and classrooms. It’s normal for kids (and their parents) to feel anxious about returning to school.

OSBI Probe Now On DA’s Desk

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
According to reports on Oklahoma City news media, whether to charge two officers of the Watonga PD is back in the hands of the district attorney here.The reports indicate the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has concluded its deep dive into the confrontation that took place in the early...
That’s A Lot of Crayons

That’s A Lot of Crayons

That’s A Lot of Crayons

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran (L) accepts a check from Rex Kraft of the Watonga Lions Club. The donation was to assist with school supplies for the elementary school students.Photo courtesy of Watonga Lions Club
Staying Safe To and From School

Staying Safe To and From School

Staying Safe To and From School

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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.8/7- Infant Crisis Center Unit @ Blaine County Health Dept. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. (Baby Mobile)8/8- Watonga & Geary schools first day of school 20248/10-...

Blaine County Courthouse News

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Civil CourtDiscover Bank Vs.Carla Flynn, Indebtedness Cavalry SPV I, LLC Et Al, Synchrony Bank, As Assignee Of Vs. April Dawn Shrader, Written Contract Bank Of America, N.A. Vs. Jenna W Brown, Debt CollectionFamily CourtElizabeth Raelynn Hicks, Et Al, Minor Children Vs. Sherry D Hicks, Protective...
Elderly Have Special Care Needs in Heat Wave

Elderly Have Special Care Needs in Heat Wave

Elderly Have Special Care Needs in Heat Wave

From
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Area Agency on Aging Summer is upon us and with the change in season comes extreme heat. It is important to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Be mindful of the clothing you are wearing out in the sun; don’t forget your hats and sunscreen.

Martha Shakes Her Head

Debi Harris
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Inspired and excited that I finished a baby quilt for my soon-to-be-born great-grandson, I dug through my treasure trove of unfinished quilt (UFQ) tops for a new project to complete. I have a whimsical piece of pre-printed Winnie the Pooh fabric that I think I'll make soon.

Prepare for Runoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Registered voters in Oklahoma should be preparing to cast ballots in the August 27 runoff elections.Sample ballots are available at the state election board voter portal Oklahoma.gov/elections/o vp or by stopping by the county elections office during normal business hours.Blaine County Election...
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
This week at the Ferguson Home Museum in Watonga, we are managing the summer and getting ready for the fall. Perhaps you saw the ad in the Republican (and perhaps Thomas paper) about an opportunity to serve as site director for the museum.
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