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Today in History

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 104 days remain until the end of the year.324 – Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire.
ABOVE: At its most recent Coffee Social, the City Of Watonga unveiled its new recreational area just south of Watonga Elementary School. Courts that had been used for tennis back in the day were converted to use for pickleball and basketball. In 2023, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association deemed ipickleball the fastest-growing sport in America for the third consecutive year. They estimate that about 36.5 million people have played

ABOVE: At its most recent Coffee Social, the City Of Watonga unveiled its new recreational area just south of Watonga Elementary School. Courts that had been used for tennis back in the day were converted to use for pickleball and basketball. In 2023, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association deemed ipickleball the fastest-growing sport in America for the third consecutive year. They estimate that about 36.5 million people have played

This Pickle is Anything But Sour

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
This Pickle is Anything But Sour

Caddo Retired Educators Meet and Plan

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Caddo County Retired Educators held its first meeting of the school year September 9 at the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb.There were 14 members present, along with one visitor. President Paula Squires called the meeting to order.
Calumet Calls in the Cavalry

Calumet Calls in the Cavalry

Calumet Calls in the Cavalry

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
AT RIGHT; Thank you to the U.S. Cavalry Association from Fort Reno! The children, faculty and staff were excited to have the horses and wagons from the cavalry association visit the school in Calumet, giving students the chance to learn about them upclose and in-person, including wagon rides.
Littlest Fan

Littlest Fan

Littlest Fan

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Little Adrian Reza is all smiles at the September 13 football game. The little man was captured in the stands on the Watonga side entertaining those around him in spite of the aciton on the field below.
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Academy Nominations Open

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The office of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is accepting applications for service academy nominations to four of the five service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S.
Student Elections Popular Option

Student Elections Popular Option

Student Elections Popular Option

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Many students ran for the 2024 fourth and fifth grade Watonga Elementary Student Council. All fifth graders were required to give a speech before the election. We are very proud of them all.
ABOVE: Celebrating a couple kiddos going to The National Pedal Pull in Mitchell, South Dakota at the end of the month. Saturday, September 7, at the State Pedal Pull in Norman, 5-year-old Randi Garrett won third place and 8-year-old Dillinger Garrett won second place.

ABOVE: Celebrating a couple kiddos going to The National Pedal Pull in Mitchell, South Dakota at the end of the month. Saturday, September 7, at the State Pedal Pull in Norman, 5-year-old Randi Garrett won third place and 8-year-old Dillinger Garrett won second place.

Council Retains Manager

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Editor’s note: The Watonga Republican created a live stream of the city council meeting.When the Watonga City Council met Wednesday, it was in front of a packed house with at least two live streams for those who could not attend.

Animal Cruelty Charged in Dog’s Death

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
According to probable cause affidavits filed in Blaine County, two Canton residents are facing animal cruelty charges.The affidavits allege that a Blaine County deputy was contacted by Kimberly Robinson who had picked up a dog at Canton and taken it to a veterinarian in Yukon.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9/16-9/19 -Calumet 5th/6th basketball Maple tournament9/19 - Lady Eagles Fastpitch vs Fairview @ Fairview4:30 p.m. -Lady Bison Fastpitch vs Ringwood @ Home 4:30 p.m.9/20 - Eagles “Homecoming” vs Mangum @ Home7 p.m. -Coronation 6:35 p.m. @ The Nest - Watonga Eagles Homecoming Parade 2 p.m.
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