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Today In History

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
March 11 is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 295 days remain until the end of the year.
CANTON COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY!

CANTON COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY!

CANTON COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY!

From The Canton School District
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Making a Difference (MAD) is coming soon!! The Canton School District is proud to bring back its community service project for a second year, continuing a tradition of giving back and strengthening connections within the community.
No More 9-to-5

No More 9-to-5

No More 9-to-5

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
(ABOVE LEFT) Ted Hicks poses with his family at the March Geary School Board meeting in celebration of his retirement after more than 25 years with the distirict as maintenance man.

Alva State Bank to Rebrand as Wisdom Heritage Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
ALVA -- Founded in 1901, Alva State Bank & Trust Co. has been built on a foundation of trust, community values, and customer-focused service. The institution continues to grow while maintaining its deep-rooted connection to the people it serves.

Bond Question At a Glance

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
•A $5 million bond issue to bridge the gap between how much the insurance company will pay and the cost of construction •The insurance company will pay $11,736,547•From that, architectural fees must be paid. An architect is required by law for construction, and the fees are based on the bid.
Kyler Mathis in what seems like a plain room, until you notice the gold record at his side. Mathis, 26, from Watonga, is making a name for himself in the music world

Kyler Mathis in what seems like a plain room, until you notice the gold record at his side. Mathis, 26, from Watonga, is making a name for himself in the music world

Homegrown Superstar

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Kyler Mathis, 26, was raised in Watonga and graduated from WHS in 2017. He took some college classes at Northern Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Southwestern before coming back to Watonga in 2019. That is about as close to standard as Kyler Mathis ever got.
Voters Grill Super on Bond Issue

Voters Grill Super on Bond Issue

Voters Grill Super on Bond Issue

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
About 45 members of the public came out Monday evening to the Geary Fieldhouse to learn more about the proposed bond issue the school district is floating. An estimated 45 more were viewing the meeting online.
Community Events

Community Events

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3/12 - Geary City Council 6 p.m. @ Geary City Hall -Watonga Schools Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. -Watonga JH Boys Powerlifting @ State -Geary HS Softball @ Union City Tournament -Canton Schools Cheer Clinic 4 - 5:30 p.m. -Canton 7-9th Softball @ Arapaho, 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
An artist’s rendering of the street view of the soon-to-be constructed Geary Public School. The school board is holding an informational meeting March 9 at 6 p.m. in the fieldhouse to discuss the proposed bond issue and take questions on the project.

An artist’s rendering of the street view of the soon-to-be constructed Geary Public School. The school board is holding an informational meeting March 9 at 6 p.m. in the fieldhouse to discuss the proposed bond issue and take questions on the project.

Q&A Session Will Feature School Bond Question

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
When the Geary School Board met on Monday in regular session, its first item of business was cake.The board had refreshments on hand to commemorate the retirement of Ted Hicks who had been the maintenance man at the school district for 25 years.
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