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Geary Bison Return to Learn

Geary Bison Return to Learn

Geary Bison Return to Learn

Geary Elementary secretary Sheri Lawson laughs as she takes teacher Tiffany Owings’ temperature before Owings entered the building Aug. 13 for the first day back to school. The temperature scan is part of the new safety protocols in place to combat the spread of Covid-19 
Oklahoma Sees 49,326 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

Oklahoma Sees 49,326 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

Oklahoma Sees 49,326 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

When the Oklahoma State Department of Health released numbers for Aug. 18, it showed 49,326 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus, up 612 from the day before. There were 17 new deaths reported, taking that count to 682 statewide.
Connie Burcham | Watonga Republican

Connie Burcham | Watonga Republican

New Activities, Old Favorites at Roman Nose General Store

Even though summer is winding to a close, there are still plenty of warm days ahead when parents and children alike are looking for something to do without spending hours in the car or a small fortune for admission to attractions. Consider new adventures at Roman Nose State Park General Store.
Photo Courtesy of SWOSU | Watonga Republican

Photo Courtesy of SWOSU | Watonga Republican

Geary Grad Wins Muncy Scholarship

Southwestern Oklahoma State University student Katie Baker of Geary has been named the 2020-21 Bill and Elois Muncy Scholar by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc., in Weatherford.
Mark’s Sevice Center

Mark’s Sevice Center

Ryan Berglund Memorial Golf Tournament Winners

W- Longest Drive on Hole 2 - Lauren Campo M- Longest Drive on Hole 15 - Dakota Green 1st A Flight - Kellen Smith 2nd A Flight - Ryan Bruner 3rd A Flight - Darren Green 1st B Flight - Coach Foo 2nd B Flight - Travis Hartfield 3rd B Flight - Spencer Tomlinson 1st C Flight - Mark's Service...
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A Bubble Off Plumb

With the Coronavirus outbreak came the admonition for everyone to wear a mask. Some people did comply right away, others grumbled about it, some flat refused. Then many places – like big box stores - began mandating masks to enter.

WFD Serves Up Kitchen Safety

The National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Agent Mary Lee Jones are teaming up with the Watonga Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign that promotes home fire safety.
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Jared Oathout

Jared Oathout, an Oklahoma State University agri-business junior from Kansas, is moving into university housing. College students should consider insurance policies to protect against possible loss of computers and other costly possessions.