Virus Brings Changes to Filing for Office

Statewide the candidate filing period for the June 30 election begins at 8 a.m. April 8 and concludes at 5 p.m. April 10. Those who would run for state office must file at the State Election Board in Oklahoma City.

State of Emergency Declared in Watonga, Geary

After much consideration, the City of Watonga declared a state of emergency at noon March 31.

Gas Prices Continue to Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

Oklahoma gas prices have fallen 15.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.56/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 58.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 87.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Hinton Easter Egg Hunt Cancelled

Because of the Covid-19 virus, the Hinton Kiwanis Club board members have met and under the circumstances, have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Hinton Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt.

Hinton Board Makes Plans for School Year

Editor@WatongaRepublican.com The Hinton School Board met March 30 in regular session. The board meeting was held in the high school media center of an otherwise shut down building.

Area Schools Hold Teacher Parades to Lift Spirits

Teachers and students from Hinton (Above) Schools and daycares took to the streets of the town March 26 to give each other messages of love and support from a safe distance. March 31 at Geary, (below) the same type of parade took place.

Date, Times Set for Pickup of Personal Items

Because students left school for spring break expecting to return in a week, many of them still have items at school. For Hinton students in grades 8-12 in that situation, they may go to the school between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to claim those personal possessions.

Virus Brings Changes to Filing for Office

Statewide the candidate filing period for the June 30 election begins at 8 a.m. April 8 and concludes at 5 p.m. April 10. Those who would run for state office must file at the State Election Board in Oklahoma City.