SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWSAnother week has passed and now we have wind! This is Oklahoma, remember, and the weather can change in 15 minutes! Even though the weather is hot and windy, you do not need to heat up your kitchen by cooking lunch.

2,000 Illegal Pot Plants Confiscated in Kingfisher

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation.

Ferguson Features

The Friends of the Ferguson Home want to thank all those who supported the annual Ferguson Tea held Saturday, June 21.

Hands On Art

Patrons of the Geary Public Library had fun with the Follow Your Art Program.

Be Smart and Enjoy the Summer

Summer is a favorite time of year for many children – and with good reason. The long days of summer provide a muchanticipated break from school and are often filled with swimming, cookouts, travel and outdoor fun. But summer can also carry danger for children.

Tips For Water Safety

Every day, an average of 11 people die in the U.S. from unintentional drowning — and one in five of those are children 14 or younger according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Got a News Idea? Grandkids Did Something Great?

There is nothing we would like better than to hear about what is going on in the great town of Calumet!Email to editor@watongarepublican. com or give us a call If you happen to be in Watonga, stop by and see us at 405 N. Harmon. We can chat, swap stories and maybe have a cup of coffee.

Freedom Fest Time

Bring your family out to the Freedom Fest. Lots of games, inflatable water slides, bounce house, prizes and of course walking tacos, cotton candy and popsicles. Stay tuned for the schedule of events on the event page at https://fb.me/e/4MaD57l zi?

SWOSU Announces Spring 2025 Grads

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced the list of graduates for the spring 2025 semester. Graduation ceremonies were held in May on the Weatherford campus.

Lawmakers Ranked On Work For Kids

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) examines the voting records of members of the Oklahoma Legislature to determine how childfriendly each lawmaker’s record is.