Coach Charged With DUI

According to court documents, Watonga head football coach Clint Benway was arrested September 8 by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, a misdemeanor.

Lessons in Leadership

I recently had the opportunity to visit Normandy, France to take part in the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive Leadership Development program. I joined about 40 other members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and many of their spouses for the trip.

Celebrate Hispanic History at Roman Nose State Park

Visit Roman Nose State Park on October 1 to join the community in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Hispanic Heritage Fiesta.

Why is She Writing On the Wall?

City Manager Karrie Beth Little signs the open wall Friday inside the Zona Verde home on Weigle Avenue.The wall was left incompleted for signing purposes.

City Agrees to Limb Pickup

Following a protracted discussion, the Watonga City Council has decided to help the citizens with tree debris. At the regular meeting Tuesday, the council took up the matter of how to deal with brush and limbs.

UCO Named on Best Colleges List

The University of Central Oklahoma secured several rankings on the 2023-24 Best Colleges list from U.S. News & World Report. Central received two new rankings this year, solidifying its position as a top institution in meeting critical workforce needs within Oklahoma.

Male Tarantulas Looking For Love In the Fall

It may look like a scene from the 1990 movie “Arachnophobia,” but in reality, the increased number of tarantula sightings simply means it’s mating season.

Today in History

September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 102 days remain until the end of the year. 1187 - Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem.

Candidates Speak On Abortion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hoping to cut into Donald Trump’s support at a major Iowa gathering of evangelical Christians, several of his top rivals on Saturday mostly avoided direct criticism of him on abortion and other issues key to social conservatives.

New Day, New Ache

The excitement of aging never ends, does it? That was a rhetorical question. I guess it beats the alternative and makes life an adventure. (I didn't say it was necessarily a good adventure.) Each morning I get to play an exciting round of 'What will hurt today?' as I roll (literally) out of bed.