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Prom King Devon Wilson dances down the walkway at the Lucky Star Convention Center to start the promenade on Saturday, April 23.

Prom King Devon Wilson dances down the walkway at the Lucky Star Convention Center to start the promenade on Saturday, April 23.

What Happens in Watonga...

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
WATONGA – Watonga and Geary both held prom this past Saturday, April 23, marking the near-completion of another school year in Blaine County. Watonga celebrated at the Lucky Star convention center, the expansive event space beneath the brand’s hotel and adjacent to its casino.
A Swadley's Foggy Bottom sign was covered up Monday at the Roman Nose Lodge after the after the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced it was canceling the restaurant's lease at six parks across the state.

A Swadley's Foggy Bottom sign was covered up Monday at the Roman Nose Lodge after the after the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced it was canceling the restaurant's lease at six parks across the state.

Roman Nose Swadley’s Closed After State Cancels Lease

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
WATONGA – The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has canceled its lease agreement with Swadley’s restaurants, it announced Monday, shuttering the Foggy Bottom Kitchen at Roman Nose State Park and the five other parks where it had opened.
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Bikes & BBQ Event Returning This Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
WATONGA – Need weekend plans? One of the biggest festivals in northwest Oklahoma is returning to Watonga this Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30, for its second edition. Bikes & BBQ will feature live music, a poker run, vendors and, of course, motorcycles and food.

Hearing on Proposed Zoning Change to be Rescheduled

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
WATONGA – A muchanticipated Monday meeting of the Watonga Planning and Zoning Committee had to be postponed after the committee didn’t have enough members present to proceed. The committee was set to decide on a zoning change request for the vacant property at 106 W. A St.
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Watonga and Geary

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Watonga and Geary celebrated Senior Night for baseball and Bison softball this past week. Geary seniors are, from left: Ashliegh Charley, Raul Espinoza, Major Lewis and Joe Littlebird, with their families.

District Schedules

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
4/21: Geary Softball @ Lookeba-Sickles, 12 p.m. 4/21: Geary Baseball @ Fort Cobb, 1 p.m. 4/28: Watonga Baseball @ Stroud, 12 p.m.
Council Discusses Trash Service, Approves Splash Pad Updates

Council Discusses Trash Service, Approves Splash Pad Updates

Council Discusses Trash Service, Approves Splash Pad Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
WATONGA – The Watonga City Council on Tuesday approved a quote to resurface the splash pad at Huff Lorang Park. Aquatic Warriors LLC, a Texas-based company that specializes in splash pad services, quoted the city $15,749.95 for the resurfacing.

Hicks Sworn in Before Monday Council Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
GEARY – Cory Hicks, who was voted onto the Geary City Council during municipal elections earlier this month, officially took his oath of office before his first council meeting this past Monday, April 18.
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