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Linda Austin presents Geary Superintendent Sean Buchanan a $221,928 check made out to Geary Public Schools, courtesy of the Austin Family Trust and the estate of Geary graduate and local farmer Frank Austin. She hopes the donation will help Geary students pursue higher or technical education.

Linda Austin presents Geary Superintendent Sean Buchanan a $221,928 check made out to Geary Public Schools, courtesy of the Austin Family Trust and the estate of Geary graduate and local farmer Frank Austin. She hopes the donation will help Geary students pursue higher or technical education.

Geary Grad Leaves District Gift in Estate

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
GEARY – When Geary’s own Frank Austin died in late November 2021, he left behind a passion for education and helping students achieve their academic goals. That generous spirit was on display last Tuesday, Jan.
How To Get a COVID-19 Test in Blaine County

How To Get a COVID-19 Test in Blaine County

How To Get a COVID-19 Test in Blaine County

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
WATONGA – The omicron variant of COVID-19 is sweeping through Oklahoma, canceling classes at school districts throughout the state and keeping people home from work. Geary Public Schools canceled classes this past Friday, Jan. 14, before resuming on Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr.

Holiday Season Helps Smash Revenue Records

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
OKLAHOMA – A strong holiday shopping season helped push Gross Receipts to the Treasury to record highs for December and the calendar year, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced today. December gross receipts of $1.4 billion and 12-month receipts of $15.2 billion set new all-time highs.
Polling Place Change For Feb. 8 Election

Polling Place Change For Feb. 8 Election

Polling Place Change For Feb. 8 Election

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
BLAINE COUNTY — The polling place for Precinct 11 has been changed, Brenda Rice, Secretary of the Blaine County Election Board, announced today. Voters in Precinct 11 formerly voted at Former City Hall, 117 N. Weigle in Watonga.

Voters Should Apply Early for Absentee Ballots

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
BLAINE COUNTY — Voters in Blaine County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for The Board of Education Primary/Special Election February 8, 2022, should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Rice said today.

Lions Club Brisket Feed & Cake Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
WATONGA – The annual Watonga Lions Club brisket dinner and cake/dessert auction will be held this Thursday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Featuring mouth-watering brisket and sumptuous desserts, this time-honored tradition features the work of excellent Blaine County cooks.
Senate Review

Senate Review

Senate Review

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Happy New Year to each of you—I hope you enjoyed the holidays. I was very happy to be able to spend time with my family and to share in Christmas celebrations around the district. Now that January has arrived, the focus at the Capitol is the 2022 legislative session, which convenes next month.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2022. There are 353 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records (originally Tamla Records) in Detroit.
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