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Petting Zoo and Beer and Cheese Oh, MY!

Petting Zoo and Beer and Cheese Oh, MY!

Petting Zoo and Beer and Cheese Oh, MY!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A few new additions have been made to the usual unusual lineup for the Watonga Cheese Festival. The FFA will host a petting zoo across the street from the armory. Expect to see sheep, goats, perhaps some rabbits and pigs, and maybe even a mini or two.

Watonga Board Hears Construction Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Watonga School Board heard the first set of student data Monday at the regular meeting. While that data showed growth in most areas, there are still some areas of concern, such as third grade math proficiency, which was at 26%, well below the state average of 32%.

Geary Considers Garbage Contract

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
When Geary City Council met Thursday in regular session, it was at an irregular time, 3 p.m. That change was to accommodate the homecoming bonfire that evening, as several council members had children involved in homecoming.
Levi Baker

Levi Baker

Officer Shot After Pursuit

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
According to Watonga Chief of Police Beth Massey, about 8:25 a.m. on September 26, Watonga PD officer David Lacey attempted a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle. The driver did not stop and a pursuit began. The driver crashed near CR 2540 and CR 850 south of Watonga.
Watonga Elementary Wins Art Grant

Watonga Elementary Wins Art Grant

Watonga Elementary Wins Art Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
According to Jodi Ayers, a counselor at Watonga Elementary, the school has been given the opportunity to have Laura Kent, an artist here in Oklahoma, visit every week to teach a curriculum lesson to the PreK 5th grade students.
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Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 88 days remain until the end of the year. 1535 – The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale.

With Love for Larry

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Friends and family members gathered at Legion Park September 28 for the dedication of a park bench to the memory of Larry Jenkins. Jenkins was considered an elder of the Black community in Watonga and worked at the courthouse and the school system for many years.
Beautiful springs and breathtaking wooded paths are part of Alabaster Caverns State Park. The park will be the scene of special October/Halloween events this year. Kyle Batt/Watonga Republican

Beautiful springs and breathtaking wooded paths are part of Alabaster Caverns State Park. The park will be the scene of special October/Halloween events this year. Kyle Batt/Watonga Republican

State Parks Plan Multiple Fall Events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
With fall right around the corner, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is sharing ways that Oklahomans can enjoy the cooler temperatures, explore the outdoors and see the natural beauty of our state parks.

Lankford Presented With Benjamin Franklin Award

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) recently presented two Oklahoma legislators—Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Rep. Kevin Hern (OK01)—with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Company’s (NAMIC) Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award. The awards were presented in Washington, D.C.
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