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SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

EWSThe Watonga Senior Citizens’ Center would like to thank the Watonga Masonic Lodge for sponsoring our chicken and noodle fundraiser on April 10. It was well attended and the dessert auction was delicious! We also want to thank all our citizens who attended and participated.

Today In History

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

April 15 is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 260 days remain until the end of the year.769 – The Lateran Council ends by condemning the Council of Hieria and anathematizing its iconoclastic rulings.

Creative Genius

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Canton Junior and Senior High art students with their recycled bottle and paper mache sculptures. They will be on display at the art show April 28.

USG Again Named Great Place to Work

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

In January, USG proudly participated in the Great Place to Work (GPTW) survey, which measures trust, pride, and camaraderie within our company.Thanks to our employees sharing their positive workplace experiences, we have earned Great Place to Work certification once again.

Lawmakers Advance Accountability Measures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Lawmakers Advance Accountability Package to Protect Taxpayer Dollars OKLAHOMA CITY — After months of study and collaboration, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep.

Canton Junior Serves as Senate Page

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Canton High School Junior Harper Jones has completed a week of service as a page for Sen. Darcy Jech, RKingfisher. Jones served at the Capitol during the tenth week of the legislative session from April 6-9.

Board Gets to Work on Building the School

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

When the dust settled April 7, the Geary Public School bond question passed by a wide margin. The school board took up the matter Monday night.

An artist’s rendering of the proposed exterior of the Geary Public Schools campus.The elementary school students and upper grades are separated by electronically locking doors. WIth the passage yesterday of a $5 million bond issue, the construction on the K-12 buildings should begin by the end of the school year and be completed in about 18 months.

Workshops Support Oklahoma Food, Ag Businesses

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

STILLWATER – The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University will host a series of second-quarter workshops to help Oklahoma food and agricultural businesses start, scale and strengthen their operations, with a particular emphasis on produce safety training.

City Announces Massey’s Retirement

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

On Tuesday, Watonga Police Chief Beth Massey formally announced her upcoming retirement. It will take effect July 10.City Manager Leroy Alsup wrote “This announcement concludes 29 years of dedicated law enforcement service.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

As the last of the chocolate Easter eggs have been eaten, it is time to gear up for the Watonga Masonic Lodge’s fundraiser. It is our Chicken and Noodle Dinner and Cake Auction! It will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the Watonga Senior Citizens Center.

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