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Grandkids Grow Up Too Fast

If you thought your kids grew up and flew the nest way too soon, wait until you have grandkids who are old enough to get married.

Help for Grandkids with Emotional Challenges

When grandparents or other relatives step in to care for children, there is usually a family crisis or chronic problem. It can be a challenge to juggle raising children while dealing with family challenges.
A Letter from the Geary Public Library

A Letter from the Geary Public Library

A Letter from the Geary Public Library

Hello Readers, We are starting the new year with many new books. If you love Fantasy, we have new authors like A.P Beswick’s (Levanthria series) or Anthony Ryan (Covenant of Steel). We have the mystery series from Louise Penny, Kelly Armstrong, and Maggie Miller.
Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, 9Secnd from right) discusses drone usage for agricultural applications during a tour of the United Kingdon in 2021.

Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, 9Secnd from right) discusses drone usage for agricultural applications during a tour of the United Kingdon in 2021.

Sec. Blayne Arthur Named Food Export Midwest President

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur has been named President of the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA. Arthur had previously served on the Food Export–Midwest Board of Directors. Food Export–Midwest is a non-profit organization that assists U.S.

EBT Cards Hit With Skimming

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services has been notified of an increase of card skimming activity nationwide affecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) customers and others who use card-reading machines (Point-of-Sale devices) at grocery stores and...
Firefighters Seek Rewording of Tax Collections Question

Firefighters Seek Rewording of Tax Collections Question

Firefighters Seek Rewording of Tax Collections Question

The elections keep coming in rapid succession for the residents of Blaine County. On Feb. 14, some voters will have their say in whether the school district in Fairview should float a bond issue.
More Questions Than Answers in Second Shooting

More Questions Than Answers in Second Shooting

More Questions Than Answers in Second Shooting

Very little information has been released about the second shooting in Watonga in recent months, each with a teenaged victim. According to Chief of Police Beth Massey, a juvenile was shot at a home on the east side of town early Sunday morning.
The Washington County Jail is of the mezzanine style preferred by the architects working for the Blaine County Commission, although this is not a design by the same firm.

The Washington County Jail is of the mezzanine style preferred by the architects working for the Blaine County Commission, although this is not a design by the same firm.

New Jail, Sheriff’s Office Inch Toward Reality

Blaine County wants to build a new jail. The old jail is overcrowded and no longer meets state requirements. It has been limping along for a good while and everyone knows it needs to be replaced. The county has funds ratholed for the project.
The Lions Who Protect Our Kids

The Lions Who Protect Our Kids

The Lions Who Protect Our Kids

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office has instituted a child sex crimes task force. Sheriff Travis Daughtery said he has four deputies who are working almost full time on investigations into allegations of child abuse.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court Loura Lumpkin, And, David Lumpkin vs Sherry Lynn Neeley, State Of Oklahoma Ex Rel, James Quinton Mcguire, Deceased, The Known & Unknown Heirs, Of, Amber Dawn Mcguire, And, Successors And Assigns Of, A/K/A, And The, Administrators, Trustees, Exec, F/K/A, Sherry Lynn Nealey, Jay Nealy,...