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Today In History

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 204 days remain until the end of the year.1190 – Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph while leading an army to Jerusalem.

Boys, Girls State Representatives

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

(FROM TOP LEFT CLOCKWISE) Dominick Meiller is presented a check by Doug Parker and Neal Riley in recognition of his essay for an American Legion competition.Kaylee Smith is presented a check by Doug Parker and Neal Riley in recognition of her essay for an American Legion competition.

Greenfield Polling Location Changed

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The polling place for Precinct 16 has changed, the Secretary of the Blaine County Election Board announced today.Voters in Precinct 16 formerly voted at Greenfield Baptist Church, 204 N 4th in Greenfield.

Board Agrees on Lease

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

When the Geary School District met Monday in regular session, it was introduced to Allison Brown, who has been hired to serve as the school psychologist, a position funded by a grant.

Roman Nose State Park was the site of a location of the Foggy Bottom Kitchens, operated by nowconvicted owner Brent Swadley.

Foggy Bottom Operator Convicted

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The owner of the restaurant chain that had operated in Roman Nose and other state parks was convicted last week of six felony fraud charges.The restaurant, Foggy Bottom Kitchens, was operated by Brent Swadley, who also owns Swadley’s Bar-B-Q.

Crystal Campos Perez

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Crystal Campos-Perez is a candidate for Blaine County Treasurer. She has held the post for four years.Perez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1986 at age 3. She graduated from Watonga High School in 2001 and gained her citizenship in 2010.

Sabra Barnes Challenger

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Sabra Barnes is a candidate for Blaine County Treasurer. She was born in Texas but moved to Watonga as a baby. She is a 1999 graduate of Watonga High School. Following graduation, she spent two years in Nashville. She married Nick Barnes in 2000. The couple has a daughter and two grandchildren.

Route 66 Book Wins Two Major Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

This year marks the centennial of historic Route 66, and the premier book celebrating that event, 'Route 66: The First 100 Years,” by Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, has earned two prestigious honors.

Water Safety Part of Summer

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

TULSA – As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

We hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. The weather cooperated and we had sunny, warm days. The I00F Cemetery looked beautiful this year, with green grass, colorful flowers and Old Glory flying. I hope you got the opportunity to be part of it.

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