Will Geary Prom Goers Drive?

The prom is set for April 29 for Geary High School. And other than who is going with whom, the big burning question of the day is will the students be allowed to drive private vehicles. That question was brought up at the March 3 regular school board meeting.

Desirable Projects Set Town for Future

Editor’s note: the various projects will be examined in order of priority set by NODA. This article outlines the desirable projects only. The Northern Oklahoma Development Authority, or NODA, has issued a plan for capital improvements in the city of Watonga.

Watonga Schools Prep for End of Year

Watonga public schools set the calendar for several dates to get more people in the buildings. First was parent teacher conferences set for March 9-10. That same night from 4-7 p.m. was STEM night, sponsored by Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas.

USDA Works to Create Fair Markets, Lower Prices

STILLWATER, OKLA., U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $14 million to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors across Oklahoma.

New Jailers Hired

The Blaine County Commission hired two new dispatcher/jailers Monday at its regular meeting. The new hires are Chevy Thompson and Brandi Brantley, both part time employees, at least for the time being. Brantley is also a transcriber.

OSU Extension Corner

Women's History Month is observed every March. Although it has not always been a monthlong celebration, it is now recognized the entire month and each year a different theme is named for the celebration that is chosen by the National Women's History Alliance.

The Most Miserable Time of the Year

For the Queen of Procrastination, this is the most miserable time of the year. I don't know why we have to be put through this torture every year! This is not a good way to start spring...or summer...or any other day. I work myself into a tizzy as soon as the New Year's Eve hangov...

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWS Hi everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good week. I made it to exercise class on Monday and Wednesday but missed Friday because John had a doctor’s appointment. I could sure tell by Wednesday that I had exercised on Monday. But I know it will get easier as I go.

Ferguson Features

Could present day Oklahoma actually have been two states: The State of Sequoyah in the east and the state of Oklahoma in west?