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SWOSU Upward Bound Program Accepting Apps from Seven High Schools

SWOSU Upward Bound Program Accepting Apps from Seven High Schools

SWOSU Upward Bound Program Accepting Apps from Seven High Schools

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford continues to offer an educational opportunity to eligible high school students with no costs to families. Upward Bound is a federally funded college prep program funded through the U.S.
Blaine County Approved for Federal Assistance Following Ice Storm

Blaine County Approved for Federal Assistance Following Ice Storm

Blaine County Approved for Federal Assistance Following Ice Storm

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the federal government has approved the State of Oklahoma’s request for public assistance for 16 additional counties, including Blaine County, to help with expenses related to the winter weather storm that began on October 26, 2020.
Gov. Kevin Stitt is seen putting on a mask after speaking to reporters at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Dec. 14, 2020. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch Watonga Republican

Gov. Kevin Stitt is seen putting on a mask after speaking to reporters at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Dec. 14, 2020. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch Watonga Republican

Okla. On Track for Worst Month of Pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Oklahoma is on track to have its worst month of the COVID-19 pandemic so far, based on the number of cases and reported deaths in the first half of January. By Friday, the state had recorded more than 57,000 new cases of coronavirus in the first two weeks of 2021.
Raul Espinoza Geary High School

Raul Espinoza Geary High School

Raul’s Keeping His Head Up

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
In an effort to keep his head up, guard for the Geary boys’ basketball team Raul Espinoza said he still has high hopes for the Bison to achieve their goals during a year heavily impacted by COVID-19. Espinoza said that basketball is a sport that means a lot to him.
Opal Clyden wheels out food and goods boxes ready for Senior Nutrition day. (Photo provided by Carla Flynn)

Opal Clyden wheels out food and goods boxes ready for Senior Nutrition day. (Photo provided by Carla Flynn)

Plenty of ‘Opportunities’ Offered to Those in Need

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
With food needs across the nation increasing in past months, Opportunities, Inc. in Watonga says – thankfully – it hasn’t seen such an effect. Opportunities, Inc. serves a wide array of clients, not only in Watonga but across Blaine County.
Geary Spanish teacher Karen Stein uses her world experience to teach language to middle-schoolers at Geary Middle School.

Geary Spanish teacher Karen Stein uses her world experience to teach language to middle-schoolers at Geary Middle School.

Karen Stein Chosen as Outstanding Teacher of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
With enthusiasm in her voice, Spanish teacher Mrs. Karen Stein was eager to talk about her love for teaching and show us why she was chosen as this month’s Outstanding Teacher. Originally from Peru, Stein came to the United States in 2002.

Weekly Coronavirus Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination effort in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers to inoculate a larger and more diverse pool of people.

National Gas Prices

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Oklahoma gas prices have risen 5.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.00/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 15.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 25.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Extension Corner: Finding Happiness in the New Year

Extension Corner: Finding Happiness in the New Year

Extension Corner: Finding Happiness in the New Year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
As a glass-half-full kind of person, I’m of the opinion that at least we (somewhat) survived and have 2020 behind us. It certainly had its share of challenges that are still lingering and it’s pretty clear we could all use a fresh start. So, in 2021 let’s look at resolution-setting differently.
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