OG&E STEM Scholarship Applications Due Feb. 15

The deadline for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company’s 2024 OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship is approaching. High school seniors in Oklahoma and Arkansas are encouraged to apply before the application closes on February 15. The OGE Energy Corp.

USDA National Scholarship Program Now Open

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is aimed at bolstering educational and career opportunities for students from rural or underserved communities around the country. It was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities.

Calumet Mini Cheer Shows Off

Calumet Mini Cheer Shows Off

Pony Bridge Trusses Back in Place

Pony Bridge Trusses Back in Place

Geary Faces Water Woes

Just in time for an artic blast of cold air, the City of Geary is without a public works director. Tommy Lewis, who had been serving in that position, was restructured at the January city council meeting to become the gas department foreman and his pay set at $18 per hour.

Upcoming Events

Library 4-5 p.m. 1/24-Watonga JOM Shawl Making Class for grades 5-12 @ Watonga ERC Building 6-8 p.m. For info call 405-422-7639 1/29-The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the February 13 election is 5 p.m.

Lions Annual Feed and Cake Sale Set

The annual Lions Club meal and cake auction is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, January 25 at the Foley Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Pork Butt was so popular last year that it is the featured menu item.

Chelsea Burns Named to SNHU President’s List

Chelsea Burns Named to SNHU President's List Chelsea Burns of Okeene has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) fall 2023 president's list. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.

Hunger is Real Among Oklahoma’s Children

There has been a great deal of news coverage regarding Oklahoma’s refusal to accept federal funds to support children who qualify for free and reduced school lunches during the summer months. The fact is this failure will leave many Oklahoma children hungry.