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Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Well, y'all, I have had a very productive week. The fact that we have so much stuff, junk, collectibles, if you will, that we have accumulated over the last 50 years has been bothering me for a long time.
First Load Arrival at Wheeler Brothers Geary

First Load Arrival at Wheeler Brothers Geary

First Load Arrival at Wheeler Brothers Geary

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Wheeler Brothers Grain Greenfield received its first load of wheat in on June 5, 2023. David Wigington and his grandsons Turner and Tate (at left) brought a load of Andy Wigington’s wheat. Test weight was 61 lbs. Photo courtesy of Wheeler Brothers, Greenfield

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
7/20-Community Coffee Social @ The Ferguson Museum 9-10 a.m. 7/24-Geary Food Pantry 6:30-8 p.m. 7/26-Watonga Schools Enrollment 1-4 p.m. in the commons area @ High School 7/27 Watonga Hospital Hamburger Fry 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
One of the facade grants awarded by the City of Watonga this year. The program has been renewed and up to 10 more grants will be issued this fiscal year.

One of the facade grants awarded by the City of Watonga this year. The program has been renewed and up to 10 more grants will be issued this fiscal year.

Council Hears End of Year Financial Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
When the Watonga City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, it was faced with a spate of seemingly standard but ultimately important agenda items. First off was the monthly financial report from RS Meacham, delivered by Dacia Phillips.
Employees of OBC continue their work on the Pony Bridge reconstruction over the Canadian River on historic Route 66 between Geary and Hinton.

Employees of OBC continue their work on the Pony Bridge reconstruction over the Canadian River on historic Route 66 between Geary and Hinton.

Pony Bridge Rebuild On Track

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Construction on the 1933 Bridgeport Bridge may seem to be taking forever, but Rick Howland, District 4 assistant engineer for urban construction/ maintenance engineer, and Zackary Holt, on-site bridge project engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, said good progress is being made.

Farm Related Startups Get Hand Up

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
An Oklahoma Farm Bureau plan to develop agricultural businesses has announced its inaugural group of 12 startups for the accelerator program. Each business is in a community with less than 50,000 population and was selected from a large pool of applicants.
Plant Fall Gardens in the Heat of Summer

Plant Fall Gardens in the Heat of Summer

Plant Fall Gardens in the Heat of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
STILLWATER – For many gardeners, the summer months are the busiest of the growing season. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Fortunately, harvesting garden-fresh produce can continue well into the fall.

Producers Battling Ticks and Flies on Cattle

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Increased rains in Oklahoma this past spring has brought some not-sowelcome friends. Fly and tick populations have increased, which means cattle producers are fighting an uphill battle this summer with these blood-sucking pests. The cattle industry suffers $1.
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