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Japan Seeks to Dissolve Unification Church

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government asked a court Friday to revoke the legal status of the Unification Church after an Education Ministry investigation concluded the group for decades has systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
EWS Hi, everybody! What a beautiful weekend we had for the Cheese Festival. It was a little cool and windy, but overall, a really nice day. I hope you were able to get out and visit some of the vendors. I didn’t make it downtown, but I did make it to the Armory.

How Many Ways Can I Stall?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
How many ways can I stall writing this week's column? Let me count the ways: 1. Read old columns, hoping for inspiration. 2. Read other columnists, hoping for an idea. 3. Take a nap. 4. Remember I need to water plants. 5. Get out of my recliner and water the plants. 6.
IThe Watonga Eagles Band marches smartly down Noble Avenue October 14 in the 46th annual Chees Festival Parade.

IThe Watonga Eagles Band marches smartly down Noble Avenue October 14 in the 46th annual Chees Festival Parade.

Limb Pickup to Begin Next Month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At its regular monthly meeting, Watonga City Council determined that the city would and should pick up so-called green debris from its residents. The pickup will be on an every-other-month schedule beginning in November. But, warned city attorney Jared Harrison, there are guidelines.
Theater To Put On An Olio

Theater To Put On An Olio

Theater To Put On An Olio

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Watonga Community Theatre is buzzing with rehearsals yet again. On Sunday, October 22 for two shows, and Monday, October 23 the WCT will be performing its annual high school show.
The winners of the Cheese Festival T-shirt quilt raffle were Bob Geshe, who purchased the ticket, and Karen Beirs shown above with the quilt shortly after the drawing. The raffle was a fundraiser for the Cheyenne Quilt Guild. The quilt is made from t-shirts from many previous Cheese Festivals.

The winners of the Cheese Festival T-shirt quilt raffle were Bob Geshe, who purchased the ticket, and Karen Beirs shown above with the quilt shortly after the drawing. The raffle was a fundraiser for the Cheyenne Quilt Guild. The quilt is made from t-shirts from many previous Cheese Festivals.

And the Winner Is ...

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
And the Winner Is ...

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Watonga Recycling Center Open Tuesdays 8 -10 a.m & Thursdays 3-6 p.m. 10/19-Lucky Star Halloween Carnival (Truck Parking Lot) @ Watonga Lucky Star 5:30 - 8:30p.m 10/20 Popcorn and Pickle TIme at Watonga Elementary School Money due Thursday, Oct. 19 10/20- Watonga Eagles vs.
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
I’m not exactly sure what year the Republican moved into this office on Main Street. I know that the paper was on the corner where the nail salon is now. I believe if the cover over the frieze was removed, it would read Watonga Republican, carved into the building.
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