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The Oklahoma Legislative session is set to begin with an organizational day on Jan. 7. Bill filing deadlines are Jan. 16. Several legislators, both in the House and the Senate, are already attempting to drum up support for their proposals.

Lawmakers Get Ready For 2025 Session

Connie Burcham Editor

Monday, December 23, 2024

Legislators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which has an organizational day Jan. 7, less than three weeks away. Bills and joint resolutions are already being drafted and must be filed by Jan. 16.

Take Charge of Your Tax Situation Before Dec. 31

Connie Burcham Editor

Monday, December 23, 2024

Even though no one looks forward to tax season, it is coming up fast and there is no way to avoid it.There are some things to do in the waning days of 2024 to get ready for tax time.First, you are going to want to get organized. Take the time now to find and look over your necessary documents.

Upcoming Events

News Staff

Monday, December 23, 2024

12/20-1/3-Calumet Schools Christmas Break 12/23-1/6-Watonga & Geary Christmas Break 12/24 - 25-Watonga City offices closed for Christmas holiday 12/24-Christmas Eve Service @ Oasis Church 67:15 p.m. (121 W. Main St. Watonga) -Christmas Eve Service @ The First United Methodist Church 6 p.m.

What to Know About Municipal Elections

Connie Burcham Editor

Monday, December 23, 2024

One of the actions taken by the Watonga City Council in its regular December meeting was to approve the resolution calling for a 2025 election.That election will fill the vacant council seats in Wards # 1,2 and 4, as well as the at-large seat.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

More and more things are going the way of the dodo bird because of lack of support and people who should know better taking advantage of a good thing.In this specific situation I’m talking about the annual Christmas meal put on at the Blaine County Fairgrounds.

Confirming Trump’s Cabinet Nominees

Markwayne Mullin U.s. Senator For Oklahoma

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

In less than 40 days, Donald J. Trump will be sworn as the 47th President of the United States of America. Let me tell you, as someone who speaks with the President on a regular basis: we have never had an incoming administration this prepared to hit the ground running on day one.

Legislature Fields Income Tax - Again

Keaton Ross Oklahoma Watch

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

With seven weeks to go until the 2025 legislative session, two Republican lawmakers have filed bills to gradually eliminate Oklahoma’s personal income tax.House Bill 1009 by Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, would incrementally reduce the tax to 0% by 2035.

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The recently elected board of directors for the Friends of the Ferguson Home wants to thank all supporters and visitors to the museum this year.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, we had our turkey and dressing fundraiser, and it was an epic success! We want to thank the Masonic Lodge for their co-sponsorship. The two banks in town funded our dinner for the great employees of the City of Watonga.

Area Retired Educators Hold December Meetings

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The Blaine County Retired Educators held its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Noble House in Watonga. There were 14 in attendance. This meeting was a holiday celebration to raise money for our annual honoring of teachers and support personnel throughout the county.

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