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REI Opens Nominations For Dream Big Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
(OKLAHOMA CITY, – REI Oklahoma, an economic development nonprofit serving all 77 counties, has announced that nominations are now open for the top three awards at their annual Dream BIG Oklahoma event. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2023.
Deer with always-fatal chronic wasting exhibit starvation-like symptoms

Deer with always-fatal chronic wasting exhibit starvation-like symptoms

Deer Infected With Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Texas County, Oklahoma

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A white-tailed deer in the Oklahoma Panhandle has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). A Texas County landowner reported the deer to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation after witnessing it behaving abnormally. The deer was recovered near Optima and testing was conducted.
Animals A Hit With Readers

Animals A Hit With Readers

Animals A Hit With Readers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Close to 100 squirming, giggling children packed into the meeting room Monday at the Watonga Public Library. Alana, an employee of Extreme Animals, is fully at ease with the kids and the crowded room.
Geary School Board Unveils Summer Plans

Geary School Board Unveils Summer Plans

Geary School Board Unveils Summer Plans

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Geary School Board met Monday in regular session. All members were present save Jason Bernhardt. The board heard there were 16 children enrolled at the Baby Bison Ranch, where Gretchen Melvin is the director and serves as master teacher. The facility is licensed for 20 children.

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
5/30-6/30 WPS Summer Food Program Breakfast 7:30-8:30 lunch 11:30-12:30 @ Basketball Gym Lobby Monday-Thursday 18 & under eat free  6/5-6/29-Geary Summer Food Program Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30 Monday-Thursday 18 & under eat free 6/10 Cornhole Tournment Fundraiser for Rowdy Blankenship...
The long-awaited imager, an MRI, arrived via flatbed Monday evening at Watonga Mercy. It was hoisted Tuesday onto the prepared pad and will soon be ready to recieve patients. The machine is the standard of care for diagnosis of stroke and the quick use of clot busting medicines may make a huge difference in the level of recovery achieved by the patient.

The long-awaited imager, an MRI, arrived via flatbed Monday evening at Watonga Mercy. It was hoisted Tuesday onto the prepared pad and will soon be ready to recieve patients. The machine is the standard of care for diagnosis of stroke and the quick use of clot busting medicines may make a huge difference in the level of recovery achieved by the patient.

Imager Appears

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The long-awaited imager, an MRI, arrived via flatbed Monday evening at Watonga Mercy. It was hoisted Tuesday onto the prepared pad and will soon be ready to recieve patients.

Single Car Rollover Claims Medicinebird

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A 72-year-old Geary man died Wednesday after a single car roll over accident east of town. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Murray Medicinebird was westbound on U.S.
Vermont maple syrup is well known. Could Oklahma maple syrup be next?

Vermont maple syrup is well known. Could Oklahma maple syrup be next?

Can We Grow Syrup Maples in Oklahoma?

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Oklahoma State University researchers are hoping to tap into the potential of a $132 million industry by exploring maple syrup production in the state. Maple syrup production in the U.S. produces 4.37 million gallons annually, but the industry currently does not exist in Oklahoma.

Schools Outline Summer Meal, Fun Programs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Watonga Public Schools has initiated its summer food program. It will run May 30-June 30 at the lobby to the basketball gym. Breakfast is from 7:308:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11:30-12;30 Monday through Thursday. Kids 18 and under are served free.
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