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Another side of Valentine's Day is thought to be the church's way to "christianize" the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial - which probably occurred around A.D.

Valentine's Day 2021

It's almost Valentine's Day and I just know David will get me something 'useful' if he gets me anything at all. Let's face it, David has never been good at gift-giving, or holidays, or being romantic or...Will someone please remind me again why we've been married almost 48 years? I am the opposite.

A Lamp to My Feet

We’re in Ezekiel this week. He is another of what are called the major prophets; the others are Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel. Many Christians are trying their best to seek and save the lost. We want to be fishers of men. Some of us are pretty pushy when we try to share the gospel with others.

Tucker Estep Hasn’t let COVID Bring Down his Final Season

Center and forward for the Watonga boy’s basketball team Tucker Estep seemed to be looking at only the bright side of his final season. With a winning record so far, Estep says the team is doing great, especially after having made it into the Class 2A top 20 rankings.

Geary Spelling Bee Goes about Bees-ness as Usual

In the face of cancellations because of COVID-19, Geary Elementary kept its annual spelling bee going with the help of Zoom.

House to Consider Criminal Justice Reform Bills

State representatives will consider legislation to provide people leaving incarceration with an easier path to receive reinstated drivers licenses and to require the Dept.

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Watonga students make Central Oklahoma honor rolls The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.