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The brand spanking new kitchen may be Sheriff Travis Daugherty’s favorite part of the new jail PHOTO BY CONNIE BURCHAM

The brand spanking new kitchen may be Sheriff Travis Daugherty’s favorite part of the new jail PHOTO BY CONNIE BURCHAM

New County Jail Hosts Tours

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Saturday may have been the only chance for residents to walk in and out of the newly constructed Blaine County Jail without so much as a by-your-leave.That’s because there was an open house going on, complete with tours and refreshments.
Odd Couple Hits WTC

Odd Couple Hits WTC

Odd Couple Hits WTC

Alexis Roane Wtc
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Patt Ward Curtin, director at Watonga Community Theatre, is excited to finally bring Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple: Female Version back to our community. The show is a female take on the classic 60s version and will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 5 and 7 and at 2:30 p.m.
Florence Unger (Kim Coney) flinches as Olive Madison (Amy Adams) gives her the finger shake during a rehearsal of the Odd Couple Female Version. Tehe play will be presented April 5-7 at the Liberty Theatrer.

Florence Unger (Kim Coney) flinches as Olive Madison (Amy Adams) gives her the finger shake during a rehearsal of the Odd Couple Female Version. Tehe play will be presented April 5-7 at the Liberty Theatrer.

Community Theatre Presents ‘Odd Couple- Female Version’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
From Watonga Community TheaterWatonga Community Theatre announces its upcoming production of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple: Female Version. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7 at the Liberty Theatre located at 115 E Main St, Watonga.
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
We continue celebrating Women’s History Month now going back three generations. We first considered Mrs. Elva Shartel Ferguson, wife of Thompson Benton Ferguson of Watonga. Then we celebrated Mrs. Lucia Loomis Ferguson, wife of Walter Scott Ferguson, son of T.B. and Elva.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Ews
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
By Brenda SteinWe had a fairly quiet week at the Watonga Senior Citizens Center this week. Easter decorations now adorn our center, and we have a beautiful quilt hanging on the wall. It was made by Mae Thompson and has a lot of different, intricate blocks. Come by and see it.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 280 days remain until the end of the year.590 – Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.[1] 624 – First Eid al-Fitr celebration.
OHCE Meets in Watonga

OHCE Meets in Watonga

OHCE Meets in Watonga

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) West District, North Region annual meeting was held on Saturday, March 22 at the Watonga High School. Hosting the event were Blaine, Major and Kingfisher county HCE groups. 164 attendees represented 12 counties in Northwestern Oklahoma.
History Up In Flames

History Up In Flames

History Up In Flames

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A fire that was discovered about 10:30 p.m. Saturday has caused extensive damage to Geary High School, predominantly the old gym, which is considered a total loss. Geary Fire Chief Jeff Choate said the lost gym was part of the original footprint of the school.
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