The City of Geary swore in five new police officers March 1. Shown are (L-R) Jonathon DeJesus, school resource officer, Dalton Errigo, reserve patrol officer, Adam Hopper, patrol officer, John Smith, patrol officer and Levi Johnston, patrol officer. The additions bring the department up to a fully staffed level for the first time in recent memory.

Patt Ward Curtin (L) receives a lifetime achievement award plaque Feb. 29 from Watonga CIty Manager Karrie Beth Little. Curtin is known as an educator and thespian whose dedication to the LIberty Theatre and play production brought the theater group and the town to prominence and won several national awards.