Today in History

January 1 is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar; 364 days remain until the end of the year (365 in leap years). This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year. 153 BC – For the first time, Roman consuls begin their year in office on January 1.

What a Year it Was: 2024 In Review

Jan. 3, 2024Mercy Clinic in the person of Kristy Hock and the City of Watonga discuss whether the city would renew Mercy’s lease on the clinic property on Weigle Avenue.The city’s point was the building needs too much work that costs too much to balance out the rent.

Upcoming Events

-Watonga Recycle Center open every Tuesday from 8-10 a.m. and every Thursday from 3:30-6 p.m.1/1-Watonga City Offices Closed 1/2-Calumet Chieftains VS Geary @ Geary 8 p.m. 1/4-Geary Bison VS Thomas @ Thomas 12 p.m.-Calumet Chieftains @ Alex Tournament in Alex at 8 p.m.

Learning About Celebrations Around the World

First grade celebrated Holidays Around the World! They learned about different countries and how they celebrate holidays. They also learned about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. They made crafts and wrote about each country.

Pardon Our Slip

The last edition of the Watonga Republican incorrectly identified Frank Lucas (R) Cheyenne. He is a U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s District 3. The caption said otherwise. We regret the error.

Citizenship Proof Should Be Required: Walters

Children would have to show proof of U.S.

Online Winter Heating Assistance Enrollment Now Open

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded program helps income-eligible families with their winter heating utility bills.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Brenda SteinBy now you have probably had your Christmas gathering or will soon and we hope it was a joyful time. Family and friends together are the best of the holiday season. After Christmas, do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I usually do, but do not always stick with them.

Those We Lost in 2024

December 27, 2023 -Sankey Hiram EveyJanuary 2, 2024 -Fred William HolsappleJanuary 4, 2024 -Mae TindallJanuary 8, 2024 -Ina Maxine Peters January 23, 2024 -Glenn Dale WigingtonFebruary 4, 2024 - George Gilbert GivensFebruary 5, 2025 -Brad Duane Elder February 8 2024 -Charles Anthony BrownFebruary...