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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

News Staff
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.

Baking Season is Finally Here

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fall is finally here which means I can start my seasonal baking! It's been here for a couple of weeks, but I sure couldn't tell it by the summer temperatures we've been experiencing. I can never get in the mood when the average temperature is in the 100s. (Take note Mother Nature.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Hi, everybody! I hope you are all well. I was at Walmart last week and decided to take a flu shot. Apparently, it was too soon after my virus sickness as it has set me back some. I just can’t get my strength back. I’m loading up on vitamins and iron but I just can’t do much.
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
As in last week’s Ferguson Feature, the son of TB and Elva Ferguson, Walter S. Ferguson and wife, Lucia, operated the Cherokee Republican newspaper. During that time, Walter served in the Oklahoma Senate.
A mature white-tailed buck passes a doe at sunrise on a frosty Osage County morning. Photo by Kelly J Bostian / KJBOutdoors

A mature white-tailed buck passes a doe at sunrise on a frosty Osage County morning. Photo by Kelly J Bostian / KJBOutdoors

Big-game hunting forecast positive despite challenges

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation predicted another banner year as big-game hunting seasons opened this week. But like any good hunting expedition, the season ahead has some challenges.

Alicia Ford Named Geary Top Cop

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Alicia Ford is a familiar face around Blaine County. She started in law enforcement back in 2008 when she became a dispatcher for the sheriff’s office. She was there about five years as a dispatcher and jail assistant.

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Watonga Recycling Center Open Tuesdays 8 -10 a.m & Thursdays 3-6 p.m. 10/6- Watonga vs Cashion @ Watonga 7 p.m. Senior Night 10/6- Richardsons Roller Food Truck at Watonga Football Senior Night 10/6- Geary Bison vs Tipton @ Geary 7 p.m. 10/5- Geary City Council Meeting 3p.m. @ Geary City...
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