There will be a fly-in and free breakfast on May 25 at the Watonga airport. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a flyin invites pilots from all over to come and land at a particular airport and familiarize themselves with it and the area or revisit a favorite location.
The event begins…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
5/2- Kindergarten and Pre K enrollment for Watonga Schools 4-6 p.m.
5/2- Geary Schools Spring Music Program @ Stegal Long Field house 6 p.m.
5/3- NO SCHOOL Geary and Watonga
5/4- Friends of Ferguson Annual Tea Party Fundraiser 2-4 p.m.Tickets are $10 Theme is: Fashion Past and Present
5/4…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Geary Elementary School isn’t failing and hasn’t been for several years.
That’s the message Superintendent Sean Buchanan wants parents and community members to hear.
The elementary was on a list – along with 171 other schools statewide – that warranted additional support in raising test results…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
This home on Market Street shows only a few signs of the fire that damaged it April 24 and killed a resident of the home.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.
The proposal, which still must be…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
(ABOVE) The Chieftains were crowned regional champs for the second time in as many years and are headed to the state playoffs. The first playoff game for Calumet will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 2 at Moore High School against Roff High School. The winner of that game will face the winner of the Tupelo…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Over 1-in-3 say they suffer from anxiety related to extreme weather.
Less than half (48%) say they fully understand the risks of natural weather events in their area.
In recent years, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes have become increasingly frequent, gradually becoming…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In April, the Ferguson Feature, as part of Alcohol Awareness Month, examined the impact of the Fergusons on the control of alcohol in Oklahoma Territory, the “Dry Bones Law” promoted by the son of T.B. and Elva Ferguson, Walter Ferguson, as he served in the Oklahoma Senate, and the role of the 9th…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Hi, everyone! It’s good to be with you again. I had some tests done recently and it took a toll on me. I’m beginning to make a comeback and I’m feeling better each day. Anyway, I’ll try to get you caught up on activities at the center.
Saturday was a busy day at the center. It started at 7 a.m.…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I think I may have learned my lesson. Or maybe not. Who knows?
With the skyrocketing prices of groceries and everything else at the big box store, I got the impulse to break my habit of always buying name-brand products.
Maybe it was the commercials I watched when I was younger that compelled me…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY, – The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced today the application period for the annual Cattleman of the Year is open until June 1.
The Cattleman of the Year is the highest honor OCA bestows upon one of its own members. The honor is a reflection of service, leadership,…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Geary Elementary School isn’t failing and hasn’t been for several years.
That’s the message…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
This home on Market Street shows only a few signs of the fire that damaged it April 24 and killed a…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When it met in special session April 19, the Watonga School Board had a single item on the agenda,…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
There will be a fly-in and free breakfast on May 25 at the Watonga airport. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a flyin invites pilots from all over to come and land at a particular airport and familiarize themselves with it and the area or revisit a favorite location.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Geary freshmen class (RIGHT) was visited by award winning Poet Laureate Joy Harjo during National Poetry Month. Harjo is the first Native American to serve…
Civil Court
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
First National Bank In Okeene vs Brianna Lee, Et Al, An Individual, Money Judgment RMCS LLC vs Topline Oilfield Soulutons LLC Et Al, Dan Roberson, Breach O f…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I made an error and in so doing, hurt a lot of people who deserve better.
Geary Elementary School isn’t on the failing list. It hasn’t been for a long time. A…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
(ABOVE) The Chieftains were crowned regional champs for the second time in as many years and are headed to the state playoffs. The first playoff game for…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
This enrollment is for new students only for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently a Pre-K student with Watonga…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Geary Schools has announced its teacher roster for 2024-25 Rehired middle and high school certified instructors include Kathryn Allen, Danella Buchanan, Traci…
Obituaries
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
1938~2024
In Loving Memory...
John Paul Ridenhour was born October 8, 1938, in Watonga, OK, to John and Christine Ridenhour. He cried his last sale April…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Timothy ‘Tim” Francis Calderon 60, formerly of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday April 20, 2024, in his home in Hinton, Oklahoma. Tim was born in Freeport, IL…
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
1959~2024
Millicent Mae Youngbear (Cheyenne name: Indian Perfume) was born to Clinton Youngbear and Blossom Goodbear-Tallbear-Youngbear in Shiprock, NM on…