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The house across Third Street from the Watonga Christian Church is being torn down to make way for a second Zona Verde home constructed for the City of Watonga. The one bedroom, one bath home will have about 750 square feet and is expected to cost about $105,000.

The house across Third Street from the Watonga Christian Church is being torn down to make way for a second Zona Verde home constructed for the City of Watonga. The one bedroom, one bath home will have about 750 square feet and is expected to cost about $105,000.

City Moves to Fill Vacant Ward 2 Seat, Build Second Home

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Watonga City Council faced a full agenda when it met in regular session Tuesday evening. Following a financial report from RS Meacham, the city’s accounting firm, the council entered executive session with its attorneys to discuss a lawsuit filed against the city.

Watonga School District Unveils $8.3 Million Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Watonga School Board, meeting in regular session Tuesday evening, passed its $8.3 million budget for 2023-24. That budget estimated the district’s revenue at $8.3 million, including some $2.9 million in expected gross production tax, well below the $4.5 million realized in 202223.

Geary City Finances Looking Better

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
According to its financial report, the City of Geary is moving in the right direction. The report, delivered by Chase Phillips of RS Meacham, showed the utilities authority with $139,000 in unrestricted cash, while the general fund has some $168,000 in unrestricted cash.
Artist’s rendering of the new and improved Performing Arts Center. the project was part of the Improve Our Tulsa 3 vote held Tuesday.

Artist’s rendering of the new and improved Performing Arts Center. the project was part of the Improve Our Tulsa 3 vote held Tuesday.

Tulsa Referendum Would Tackle Homeless Problem, Renovate Performing Arts Center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Tulsa voters decided Tuesday on the $814 million Improve Our Tulsa 3 initiative. The list of projects would be funded by a combination of general obligation bonds, which are paid for through property taxes, and an extension of a temporary 0.95% sales tax.
Gardeners can be at serious risk for heat related illnesses. Adding to the risk are age and medications, but risks can be lowered by hydrating, wearing a hat and light collored, loose clothing.

Gardeners can be at serious risk for heat related illnesses. Adding to the risk are age and medications, but risks can be lowered by hydrating, wearing a hat and light collored, loose clothing.

Gardeners At Risk for Heat Related Illnesses

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The heat is on … and gardeners should take precautions High temperatures have arrived, and the weather professionals are indicating it may stay that way for a while.
Anika Drew, left, and Nicholas Stone used to hang out for fun at Crystal Beach Lake. The teenage couple spent most of this year wandering Woodward since becoming homeless. Youth experiencing homelessness have less access to shelters and services in rural Oklahoma towns such as Woodward. (Yasmeen Saadi/Oklahoma Watch)

Anika Drew, left, and Nicholas Stone used to hang out for fun at Crystal Beach Lake. The teenage couple spent most of this year wandering Woodward since becoming homeless. Youth experiencing homelessness have less access to shelters and services in rural Oklahoma towns such as Woodward. (Yasmeen Saadi/Oklahoma Watch)

Homeless Youth Walk Hard Path in Rural Oklahoma

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
WOODWARD, Oklahoma — Anika Drew is drawn to beauty. Her boyfriend said she can stand in a barren field and still point out a pretty flower. Drew dreams of going to beauty school to become a makeup artist and moving to Japan to see the pink cherry blossoms.
Meredith: Religion Can Help End Crime

Meredith: Religion Can Help End Crime

Meredith: Religion Can Help End Crime

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — James Meredith knew he was putting his life in danger in the 1960s by pursuing what he believes was his divine mission: conquering white supremacy in the deeply, and often violently, segregated state of Mississippi.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Hi, everyone! I hope you had a good week. I’m happy to say the garage sale went really well. First I want to thank everyone that donated items for the sale, the center was packed with merchandise for sale. Thank you all so much for your support. We really appreciate all that was donated.

Deep Cleaning is a Chore

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It's amazing what one can find when one starts deep cleaning a room that's basically been a storage dump for the last several months. With my treatments, it doesn't take much to zap my energy but I've been feeling good lately, so I decided I was ready to tackle my office.
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