Board Rearranges, Names New President

When the Watonga School District met April 8 in regular session, the first order of business was to swear in the newest old board member. Aaron Clewell was seated by acclamation as he was unopposed and was duly sworn in.

Upcoming Events

4/15-19- Watonga City Clean up week. Roll offs set up @ Main and Forrest 8 a.m -5 p.m. No after hours dumping allowed. (More info in the fliers with monthly utility bill) 4/18- WEDA Community Coffee Social @ Senior Center 112 S Noble 9 a.m.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group Et A, As Subrogee Of Watonga Public Schools L vs Easley Associates Inc Et Al, TFK Engineering Inc, All American Fire Systems Inc, Johnson Controls Fire Protection, Pippin Brothers Inc, Joe D.

Lawton-Ft. Sill Model for Public-Private Innovation

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, it’s my honor and responsibility to ensure Oklahoma’s military installations and defense partners have what they need at the federal level to protect and serve our nation.

A Bubble Off Plumb

There was an interesting topic on social media recently on what residents love, want to change and dislike about Watonga. Most respondents wanted more education about Watonga history and what is great about the town. For instance, Clarence Nash.

Candidate Filings for County Elections

Candidate filing was completed Friday for county elections in Oklahoma. All filings are listed alphabetically. Filing in Blaine County for county clerk are Jennifer Haigler, incumbent, Heather Sawyer Spangler and Tracy Walker.

Stitt Named CEO to Know

Bobby Stitt, administrator for three Mercy hospitals in Oklahoma, was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review 2024 Rural CEOs to Know list. He is one of only two rural CEOs in the state of Oklahoma and the only rural hospital administrator at Mercy to make this list.

Cleaning Made Complicated

Cleaning when one has a short attention span makes keeping up with necessary housekeeping rather complicated. I tend to start one job, get distracted and find myself in another room, starting another job that'll probably get half done before I move on.

Former Oakwood Students Hold 70th Reunion

The 70th Annual Oakwood banquet for former students was held April 6, 2024, with 58 in attendance.