Today In History

July 29 is the 210th day of the year(211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 155 days remain until the end of the year1901–present1901 – Land lottery begins in Oklahoma.[8]1907 – Sir Robert Baden-Powell sets up the Brownsea Island Scout camp in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England.

College move-In Day Starts NOW

The end of summer is bittersweet for many families because it means that the college move-in date is on the horizon. Across most colleges, the academic year begins in August or early September, with schools in warmer climates leaning toward the earlier side.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil CourtCherry Blossom Investments, LLC vs Christina Beavers, Breach Of Contract Capital One, N.A. Et Al, Discover Bank, Successor By Merger To vs Mary A Phillips, Indebtedness Robert Geshel vs State Of Oklahoma Ex Rel Et Al, Service Oklahoma, Clear/Lost Title Robert Geshel vs State Of Oklahoma...

Prepare for Hunting With These Summer Activities

The remainder of this summer will bring ample opportunities to gain additional knowledge and prepare for this fall’s hunting seasons.The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will offer hunter education classes and shotgun training events, along with the ninth-annual Deer Hunting Conference...

USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan.

Find out What's Happening

Now - 7/30-Mercy Hospital Watonga is having a Back - to School Hygiene Drive. All donations accepted through July 30th.

ODAA Releases Strategy to Grow Oklahoma’s Role in Space Industry

OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), alongside the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA), has released a statewide strategy to grow Oklahoma’s role in the fast-expanding space industry and position the state to compete for jobs, investment, and...

Ferguson Features

First, thank you to all who attended the Watonga Community Coffee on July 16 held at the Ferguson Home Museum and hosted by the Plains Collective. These quarterly coffees are coordinated by a committee from City Hall.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Here we are at almost the end of July! Where has the summer gone? Have you had your vacation yet? Have you gotten done all of those little jobs you put off until summer? Well, we better get things done soon. Also, the weather report for the next week or so is for over 100-degree temperatures.