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Seventh grade students at Watonga Middle School took part Tuesday in a mock election. Each student would approach the ‘poll workers’ and show their ID. Then they were given a mock ballot and sent to the voting booths. Along the way they were coached about the rules, such as not talking about who they were going to or had voted for inside the polling place.

Seventh grade students at Watonga Middle School took part Tuesday in a mock election. Each student would approach the ‘poll workers’ and show their ID. Then they were given a mock ballot and sent to the voting booths. Along the way they were coached about the rules, such as not talking about who they were going to or had voted for inside the polling place.

OMRF Offers HS Scholarhips

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY, — The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is now accepting applications for two summer internship programs.Both programs are paid, eight-week biomedical research internships.

Holiday Logistics Are the Worst

Debi Harris
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Now that Halloween is over,our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. Logistically speaking, trying to get more than two dozen family members to agree on a date for our annual gettogethers is getting to be a nightmare. Every year we acquire more as the granddaughters marry and start families of their own.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Ews
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Brenda SteinThe big news at the Watonga Senior Citizens is RAIN! We have been hoping and praying for rain for so long that we were certain it was never coming. This weekend we have been blessed with several inches of rain, and no one is complaining. Everyone, including farmers, is grateful.

Today in History

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 55 days remain until the end of the year.447 – A powerful earthquake destroys large portions of the Walls of Constantinople, including 57 towers.963 – Synod of Rome: Emperor Otto I calls a council at St.
Thanksgiving is a time

Thanksgiving is a time

Thanksgiving is a time

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and reflect on one’s blessings. In anticipation of this beloved holiday, here are some interesting facts about the Thanksgiving celebration.1.
Voting Tuesday was steady all day with times of longer than average waits to get to the booth in Watonga. Early voting was heavy as well, with poll workers saying the foot traffic was also steady-to-hevy in spite of an added day to early vote.

Voting Tuesday was steady all day with times of longer than average waits to get to the booth in Watonga. Early voting was heavy as well, with poll workers saying the foot traffic was also steady-to-hevy in spite of an added day to early vote.

Oklahoma Goes for Trump; Rest of the Nation Follows Suit

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
In one of the largest turnouts in recent election cycles, Donald Trump has been returned to the White House.In Oklahoma, Trump took 66.2% and 1,035,217 actual votes compared to sitting Vice President Kamala Harris’ 31.9% or 499,043.
Reese Coleman (L)and Brayden Cowan (R) ham it up with their state championship gold medals after the state cross country meet Saturday. Cowan had previously won a gold in track while Coleman was a runnerup.

Reese Coleman (L)and Brayden Cowan (R) ham it up with their state championship gold medals after the state cross country meet Saturday. Cowan had previously won a gold in track while Coleman was a runnerup.

Watonga Runners, Hydro FFA Win Championship Competitions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Watonga Cross Country runners brought home gold from the state championship meet. Reese Coleman and Brayden Cowan each won the gold in individual competition, and Graycie Welton took all state honors with a ninth place finish. The Lady Eagles won third place as a team. For more photos, see page A7.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
11/08Watonga Schools Virtual Day, NO SCHOOL -Watonga Eagles VS Merritt @ Home 7 p.m.-Geary Bison VS CBA @ Home 7 p.m.11/09-Watonga Masons Community Breakfast @ Senioe center 7-10 a.m.-Watonga Eagles Band Red Carpet Auditions -West Central Poultry Auction (4010 Lyle RD Weatherford, Ok) Check-in 9 a.
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