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Retired Educators to Hold Luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Blaine County Retired educators plan to hold a meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.. Monday, Feb. 13 at Noble House. THe guest speaker will be OREA executive director Sabra Tucker, who will speak on the ongoing Legislative session.

Blaine County Municipal Filings

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
As of press time Wednesday, the following persons had filed for municipal elections in Blaine County: Deana Black has filed for the board of trustees for Hydro. Willis Bedard has filed for city council Ward 4 Watonga.
Masons Support Senior Center

Masons Support Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Watonga Masons recently presented a check for $4,722 to the Senior Citizens Center. The money was raised through the Masons’ famous pancake breakfasts held once a month the center.
Coach Grant Williams, Ernesto Duenez, Tristian Dobbins and Jason Dobbins at the All State Wrestling Meet in Oklahoma City.

All State Wrestlers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Congratulations to Tristian Dobbins, parents Jason and Shanna Dobbins, and coach Grant Williams and Ernesto Duenez. Tristian had a great performance at the 2023 Junior High School All-State Wrestling Tournament Feb.
Assessor Revisits Grow, Dispensary Taxes

Assessor Revisits Grow, Dispensary Taxes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Blaine County tax assessor’s office is in the process of recoding and reassessing the marijuana grows, processors and vendors of medical pot in the county. Assessor Misty Kitson said Monday during the county commission meeting her office was compiling a book of locations in the county so the records are more easily accessible.
The Geary DIstrict is working to remodel, upgrade and refurbish its buildings following the community’s mandate of using what they have to improve the campuses

Geary to Construct, Upgrade Some District Buildings

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Even though patrons of the Geary School District have made it clear they were unwilling to issue bonds to build a new K-12 campus, there are going to be a lot of changes in the existing buildings. The board, meeting Monday night in regular session, discussed revamps, remodels and renovations of all sorts.
County Contracts With DA to Administer ARPA Funds

County Contracts With DA to Administer ARPA Funds

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
When the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act – ARPA – it allocated $1.9 trillion to stimulate the economy and support families. Individuals received checks and governments and businesses were also eligible for support to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Oklahoma Investments Skyrocket on Bloomberg

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ’ office recently completed a transition from a bond trading platform to the Bloomberg Trading Terminal.. “I am excited to have my office completely transitioned from an antiquated trading platform to Bloomberg.
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