Mea Culpa

The article about the Blaine County Fair contained inaccuracies. The cake auction is at 6 p.m., and the proceeds benefit OHCE. There is no bonus auction until the February stock show. The article stated otherwise. We apologize for the mistakes and any confusion they may have caused.

International Overdose Prevention Day

Local communities around the world are coming together on August 3, to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.

Today in History

August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 132 days remain until the end of the year.1169 – Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the black African forces of the Fatimid army, along with a number of Egyptian emirs and commoners, against Saladin.1192 –...

Embattled Cop Fired

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations has confirmed a second investigation into a Watonga police officer.This case centers on actions captured on the officer’s body camera on June 2 when police were called to assist with an unruly patient who was refusing transport.

Ragsdale Named Mayor

The Watonga City Council met in regular session Tuesday in front of a packed house, there to witness a meeting that was anything but regular.The first item on the action agenda was to select a mayor following the abrupt resignation of Bill Seitter after a special meeting August 15.The remaining...

Upcoming Events

8/22- Mercy Hospital Watonga Auxiliary Brisket Fundraiser $811 a.m.-1 p.m. Delivery available.

City Council members discuss the future of City Manager Karrie Beth Little

Following a protracted executive session where Watonga City Council members discussed the future of City Manager Karrie Beth Little, the motion was made, seconded and passed to change her job description to interim manager until a successor could be found.Four council members – Tina Willis, Travis...

Blaine County Courthouse News

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