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The Watonga drinking water plant, similar to the one in this photo is scheduled to be online in July. A bill now in the Senate would make more funding available at a low interest rate to other small towns in need of an expensive upgrade to its water and sewer treatment facilities.

Bill Would Change School Board Elections

Connie Burcham Editor

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

A bill that would allow school board elections to be held in June and November has left its committee, House Elections and Ethics and can now be heard in the House Oversight Committee It was sponsored by Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby.

Blaine County Courthouse News

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Well, candidate filing is completed, and it seems the gloves are off already. Rumors and gossip are swirling like an Oklahoma tornado about who is going to do what when they get elected to the Watonga City Council.First, this isn’t the White House and council members aren’t the president.

Legislative Update for District 59

Mike Dobrinski State Rep. District 59

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

I have been appointed by the House speaker to serve as a member of the Energy Council. This national, bi-partisan legislative group is made up of members from 14 states as far ranging as Alaska and West Virginia and many southern states.

Final List of Municipal Candidates

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Filling for municipal elections ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday. These are the candidates who have filed for office in Blaine County.Names have been added since last week’s edition due to press times.Please remember you must register by March 7 to vote in the April 1 election.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Ews

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

By Brenda SteinHere we are with another arctic blast! We hope all of you are keeping warm and healthy. Many have been affected by the flu and Covid. All we can do, at this point, is wash our hands thoroughly, eat right and stay warm.

Pardon Our Slip

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Ring of Champions event will be held February 16 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. An article in last week’s edition indicated otherwise. We apologize for the error and regret any confusion it may have caused.

Charity Begins at Home

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Watonga Lions Club presented a check to Patt Curtin for the Liberty Theatre facade work. The money was from the annual LIons Club feed fundraiser last month.One half, $5,000 went to the theater, the other half went toward Lions Club scholarships.

A big crowd was on hand Friday for the grand opening of the new gym at Watonga High School. District school board president Dwight McGee gives a victorious fist pump after cutting the ribbon held by cheerleaders Kylie Hilterbran( L) and Sydnee Lake.(R) PHOTO BY CONNIE BURCHAM

Ribbon Cut on Gym, Board Turns to Track

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

When the Watonga School Board met Monday evening in regular session, they huddled in the new administration meeting room in the newly-opened gym.There are still some items on the punch list for the facility to be complete. New wrestling mats were a topic of discussion.

PHOTO Courtesy Watonga Yearbook Staff

Basketball Homecoming Court

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Last week featured wrestling homecoming, this week is basketball. This is perhaps the last high school crowning that will take place in the ‘old’ gym.

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