Luetkemeyer Resigns From Chamber

The executive director of the Watonga Chamber of Commerce, Dayla Luetkemeyer, resigned from her position this week. Melanie McCrary, president of the chamber board, said Luetkemeyer offered her resignation on Tuesday and that it was accepted.

OESC Updates Return-to-Work Incentive Eligibility Requirements

OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports increases in initial and continued unemployment claims, with the initial claims’ four-week moving average increasing while the continued claims’ four-week moving average declined.

Lottery Grant Awarded for New Computers

The Geary Yearbook Team will be receiving four Microsoft Studio computers (State­of­the­art drafting tables for the graphic artist). Michael Petrone, yearbook advisor and computer teacher, won a $15,000 K­12 schools Oklahoma Lottery Grant to purchase the new equipment for the 2021­22 school year.

Grand Opening

Moore’s Farm Service is hosting a grand opening and customer appreciation celebration on Saturday, June 19, for its new hardware store. Tony Moore said his family decided to open a hardware store when Calumet’s other store closed its doors weeks ago.

Pride In Watonga Yard Contest Announced

To encourage our citizens to upgrade their lawns and flower beds, the American Legion Post 125 of Watonga is sponsoring its “Pride in Watonga Yard Recognition.” Starting July 2, the yard judges will complete their trips up and down Watonga streets.

Horses Need West Nile Virus Vaccinations

Horses account for about 97% of reported non-human mammalian cases of West Nile virus encephalitis, according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, underscoring the need for horse owners to employ sound animal-health-management strategies.

A Lamp to My Feet

In our last article, we learned about the prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer who was a prostitute. God used this relationship to show how his people were treating Him. They were not being faithful to Him. They were continually turning their backs on Him and chasing after other gods or possessions.

First Wheat in Geary 2021

Marcia Ellison, Regan Ellison, Luke Ellison, Bowen Ellison and Jonny Ellison.

Kays Dismissed From Watonga Police

Former Watonga Police Chief Shawn Kays has been dismissed from the force. The firing was confirmed by Watonga City Manager Larry Mitchell and comes just a week after Kays was demoted from chief to patrol officer.