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Scholarship Deadline Extended to March 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
President’s Leadership Class Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 12 The deadline to apply for the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been extended to March 12.

Nine Out of 10 Most Wanted Captured

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the list.

SWOSU Plans Pharmacy Day

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The SWOSU College of Pharmacy will be hosting a Pharmacy Day for high school students on Friday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
We had a quiet week at the Watonga Senior Citizens Center this week. We were closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day and were open the rest of the week, even though temperatures did not get above freezing.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 308 days remain until the end of the year (309 in leap years). 747 BC – According to Ptolemy, the epoch (origin) of the Nabonassar Era began at noon on this date.
Lagniappe A Little Something Extra

Lagniappe A Little Something Extra

Lagniappe A Little Something Extra

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Seen on the scene – (TOP LEFT) That’s one big bunny!(TOP RIGHT) Pancakes at Hitchcock were as much fun to make as they were to eat.(CENTER LEFT) Donna and Steve Smith catch up with neighbors Sunday at the volunteer fire department pancake supper fundraiser at Hitchcock.
The Watonga City Council met February 18 as previously scheduled in spite of unusual - for Oklahoma- winter weather bearing down on the town. It was a fast meeting, but the required business was conducted. PHOTO — Watonga Republican

The Watonga City Council met February 18 as previously scheduled in spite of unusual - for Oklahoma- winter weather bearing down on the town. It was a fast meeting, but the required business was conducted. PHOTO — Watonga Republican

City Council Meets, Weather or Not

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
It was a quick hit Feb. 18 when the Watonga City Council met in regular session. It had to be, with the anticipation of a rare snowstorm moving in, just as predicted.

Jail, Emergency Expenses Questioned

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Blaine County Board of Commissioners met Monday in regular session.They dealt with a regular spate of items, such as purchase orders, payroll and purchasing claims, as well as a little housekeeping, like approving the annual publication of salaries for county employees (See in legal notices Pg.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
2/26-Watonga 5th grade field trip -Watonga FFA to NW District Show-Sheep Show 2/27-Watonga & Geary Wrestling @ State Tournament in OKC Day 1 -Watonga HS Basketball Area -Calumet HS Basketball Area (Times TBA) -Watonga FFA to NW District Show-Goat Show 2/28-Geary & Watonga HS Wrestling at State...
Visitors to the Blaine County Courthouse can now expect to have a deputy run a metal detecting wand over their person. The move is an effort to keep personnel and visitors to the facility safe.

Visitors to the Blaine County Courthouse can now expect to have a deputy run a metal detecting wand over their person. The move is an effort to keep personnel and visitors to the facility safe.

Wand Now the Norm at Courthouse Entrances

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Expect a new step toward courthouse security next time you visit. A deputy is now stationed at the entrances on the first floor and will run an electronic wand over visitors to detect weapons and other metal.
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