Early Voting Begins Wednesday

Early voting begins Wednesday November 2, 2022, for voters in Blaine County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Okla. NAEP Results Reflect Nationwide Decline in Reading, Math Scores

A national report released today shows steep declines in reading and math scores among fourth- and eighthgrade students in all U.S. states, including Oklahoma, in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic.

Second Hydro Accident Injures Two

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle accident, the second in as many days, sent two area residents to the hospital. The report shows that Billy Droke, 84, of Oklahoma City was stopped at a stop sign on CR 1022 at Oklahoma 58 in the Caddo county portion of Hydro.

4-H Attends Leadership Conference

Blaine County 4-H was represented at the West District Leadership Conference by four 4-H Members: Avery Fisher, Kadence Lewis, Jack Luckie and Jayce Schutz. Sponsors with the group were: Tara Fisher, volunteer 4-H leader, Becky Bedwell and Dana Baldwin, OSU extension educators.

Geary’s First Native American Festival Shines

Native American dances. Tractor show. Merchandise and food sales. Live music. An open museum. These were key ingredients in Geary’s Native 66 Festival held Oct 22 on the town’s Main Street. It was a nice start for a first-time effort.

Today in History:

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2022. There are 66 days left in the year.

Watonga Student Injured in Gun Incident

A benefit yard sale is planned at 8 a.m. Oct. 27 at 520 N. Weigle and will continue both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29 to benefit an injured Watonga student. Cards and gifts will also be forwarded to the family and the injured student in hospital.