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Geary Sacks Chief

Geary Sacks Chief

Geary Sacks Chief

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In front of a packed house Friday night, Geary City Council met to discuss what it should do about its beleaguered chief of police. Cecil Harrall had been on a 30-day suspension after a shocking video came to light purportedly showing his wife beating his alleged mistress.
Meet Candidates For City Council Ward Four

Meet Candidates For City Council Ward Four

Meet Candidates For City Council Ward Four

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Willis Bedard is a candidate for Watonga City Council Ward 4(?) He moved to Watonga about five years ago and is originally from Idaho. He is 34 years old and a Navy veteran. Bedard has worked in the oil field doing salt water disposal, insurance and now is employed by Flying W at Watonga.
A Bubble Off Plu

A Bubble Off Plu

A Bubble Off Plumb

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Northern Oklahoma Development Authority has created a prioritized list of what Watonga needs in order to grow and keep growing. It was paid for through a grant, so the 12page template didn’t come out of the city’s coffers. I’m sure such plans aren’t cheap.
Third Reading Deadline Approach

Third Reading Deadline Approach

Third Reading Deadline Approaches

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
March 2 was the deadline for all legislation filed this year to be advanced out of committee in order to stay active. The House passed 543 measures by that deadline. We are now hearing dozens of those bills each day on the House floor.

Firearm Theft Bill Approved

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to a measure cracking down on firearm thefts. Sen. Darrell Weaver, RMoore, is the author of Senate Bill 859. Weaver said he’s particularly concerned about the theft of firearms from vehicles.
Dairious Kearney

Dairious Kearney

Watonga Man Charged in Robbery

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A Watonga man is in jail in Canadian County facing multiple serious charges. A probable cause affidavit from Canadian County District Court alleges Dairious Laundrell Kearney, 28, took part in a robbery of a convenience store near the interstate at Highway 281.

Geary Chief Back on Job

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
When requested by the Watonga Republican, the City of Geary did release the minutes of its Feb. 16 emergency meeting as required by law. During that meeting the council determined to place chief of police Cecil Harrall on paid executive leave for 30 days.
Sheriff’s Office Could Face Budget Shortfall

Sheriff’s Office Could Face Budget Shortfall

Sheriff’s Office Could Face Budget Shortfall

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
When the Blaine County Commission met March 20 in regular session, there were a few heads up given to the attendees. One such notice was that an absentee property owner was having difficulty evicting a lessee who had worn out his welcome.
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