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Here’s What’s Happening

7/ 9 -Geary Food Pantry 10:30 - 17/13th - 18th-Watonga band @ SWOSU Band Camp7/12-Watonga Masons Community Breakfast @ Watonga Senior Center 7-10 a.m.7/14-Watonga Cross Country Parent Meeting and Sign-Up 5:30 p.m. @ WMS - Old Board Room For more info contact Sherry Cowan at scowan@watonga.k12.ok.

Indigenous Arts to be Part of Cheese Fest

According to a press release from Plains Collective, a new Native‐led cultural initiative, the organization will hold its soft launch of the Native American Book and Arts Festival in collaboration with this year’s 49th annual Watonga Cheese Festival, scheduled Oct. 10–11.
Members of Watonga City Council and the Oklahoma Legislature view the menu on opening day at the Lookout Kitchen at Roman Nose State Park, May 23, 2023

Members of Watonga City Council and the Oklahoma Legislature view the menu on opening day at the Lookout Kitchen at Roman Nose State Park, May 23, 2023

Lookout Kitchens Go Dark at State Parks

Rumors that have been circulating since March about The Lookout Kitchen have come home to roost.
Could Trump Bill Put Mercy Watonga at Risk?

Could Trump Bill Put Mercy Watonga at Risk?

Could Trump Bill Put Mercy Watonga at Risk?

In a letter dated June 12, U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts) expressing his and other’s concerns that cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would cause millions to lose their healthcare coverage.
Our Fight to End Domestic Violence

Our Fight to End Domestic Violence

Our Fight to End Domestic Violence

The state Legislature’s recently completed session was productive for Oklahomans in many ways. I am especially pleased that legislators passed several new laws that will help in our fight against domestic violence.Sadly, Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any other state.
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

You might want to ignore what is coming at us in 2026, but I am going to remind you anyway. It will be time for midterm elections and with the approach of Independence Day, it is a great time to begin thinking about that election.Let’s start on the Federal level for Oklahoma. In the U.S.

Postponed Cleanup Comes to Geary

The Geary townwide cleanup that was scheduled for June has been rescheduled for July 1012. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.The roll offs will be placed at the city yard near the town pool and will only be accessible when there is someone on duty.
Stitt Again Named Top Hospital Administrator

Stitt Again Named Top Hospital Administrator

Stitt Again Named Top Hospital Administrator

Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home.

Five Red Flags for Bogus Internships

As thousands of students and recent grads across Oklahoma take on summer internships, nationally recognized attorney Brian Chase of Bisnar Chase (bestattorney. com) is sounding the alarm: some internships aren’t stepping stones they’re legal minefields in disguise.