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New Campus Rises From the Ashes

New Campus Rises From the Ashes

New Campus Rises From the Ashes

Afton Jameson, president of the Geary School Board, addressed the communityTuesday at the official groundbreaking for the construction of the new all-inclusive PreK-12 campus.

Business, Trash and the Park Dominate Council Discussion

When the Watonga City Council met Tuesday in regular session, the topics addressed were anything but regular.After quickly working through items like the financial report for the first 30 days of the new fiscal year and paying the bills, council took up weighty topics that address long range...

Multi-Car Fatality at Canton Y

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, an Arizona man died August 11 in a multi-car pileup at the Y nine miles west of Watonga.The report shows a 69year-old man of Safford, Arizona, was stopped at the intersection of State Highway 33 and U.S. 270 Two other vehicles were on 270...
What's Happening

What's Happening

What's Happening

8/20Watonga Soccer Sign ups 6:30-8:30pm @ Oasis Church (121 N Main St) Questions ?
Senior News

Senior News

Senior News

It is time for school to start, and the students have our sympathy for the heat still with us. Each day this past week the temperature has been over 100 degrees, and it appears that is the outlook for the next few days. Advice to students: keep as cool as you can!

Today In History

August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 141 days remain until the end of the year.1901–present1914 – World War I: France, the United Kingdom and the British Empire declare war on Austria-Hungary.[11] 1914 – World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a....

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil CourtFirst State Bank Of Watonga vs Christopher Dan Roberson, Et Al, Laurie Roberson, Topline Oilfield Solutions LLC, Indebtedness Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company vs Darren York, Money Due In Subrogation Geary Housing Authority vs Aimee Brown, Forcible Entry And Detainer...
Calvin Lee Butler IV

Calvin Lee Butler IV

Father Wounded, Son Jailed in Shooting Incident

According to a probable cause affidavit, Calvin Lee Butler IV has been charged in a shooting incident that wounded his father.On arrival at the scene on North Leach, the younger Butler was placed in handcuffs and told officers Jackson Barton and Rick Garcia where he had tossed a handgun.
Blaine County 4-H’er Recognized at State Roundup

Blaine County 4-H’er Recognized at State Roundup

Blaine County 4-H’er Recognized at State Roundup

STILLWATER – A Blaine County 4-H’er was recognized for her achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night assembly during the 105th State 4H Roundup at Oklahoma State University.Avery Fisher, from Okeene, was awarded several scholarships, including the $4,500 Barnes...