City Explains Sewer Billing
Connie Burcham Editor
Some Watonga residents are up in arms because of their utility bills.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
News
Don’t Tell Us Watonga Doesn’t Have Its Ducks in a Row
Don’t Tell Us Watonga Doesn’t Have Its Ducks in a Row
News Staff
Because we have the proof. Now a common site around our fair city, the black-bellied whistling duck, formerly known as the black-bellied tree duck,is a waterfowl species easily recognized by its striking bright pink bill, long pink legs, chestnut-brown body, and contrastingly dark black belly.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Contact: Jonathan Small President of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
SNAP Trends Headed in the Right Direction
News Staff
The share of Oklahomans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, better known as “food stamps”) has often exceeded the share of Oklahomans living in poverty in recent years, at times by a sizable amount, leading to concerns that fraud may be a growing problem.But in the last...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gann, Kevin West ask OK Supreme Court to End ‘Muzzling’ of Utility Customers Opposing $29M ONG Rate Increase
News Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Just a day after winning reelection to his House seat, Rep. Tom Gann, RInola, filed an appeal of another ruling of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Ferguson Features
Ferguson Features
Joe Bryan
Writing this on Father’s Day, June 21, I would like to share five generations of Ferguson fathers.We are most familiar with Thompson Benton (T.B.) Ferguson.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
Brenda Stein
EWSWe just passed the Summer Solstice, on June 21, which is the longest day of the year. It was also Father’s Day. Babies born in June are known as “June Bugs”. June is also National Dairy Month. On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked the Allied Invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Could Be Facing Heavy Operating Cuts in 2027
Alexandra De La Mora Gaylord News
WASHINGTON – Oklahoma’s medical professionals are warning that rural hospitals across the state are facing unprecedented financial cuts.Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill reduced federal funding to Medicaid by $1 trillion across the nation over the next 10 years.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Dunbar Alumni reunite in front of the Dunbar Memorial on Saturday, June 20, 2026. at Legion Park.
Dunbar Day, a Testament to the Power of Community
Connie Burcham Editor
Saturday, the Dunbar School on the east side of Watonga near Legion Park was once again a place of laughter, memories and community.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
How Much is Too Much?
News Staff
As a Caregiver, you might not realize your behavior has changed due to the demands of caregiving, but you can be certain your close friends and relatives will pick up on it.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ferguson Features
Ferguson Features
Joe Bryan
It was a busy weekend for the Friends of the Ferguson Home. On Saturday, June 13, the Friends held their annual Ferguson Tea. The theme this year was “Let’s Go to the Movies”.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026