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Soon the piles of limbs and brush from summer storms and fall cleanups around town will disappear courtesy of the city. An ordinance has been put in place, allowing city crews to pick up only piles of such debris, provided they are streetside and don’t contain any other trash or garbage.

Soon the piles of limbs and brush from summer storms and fall cleanups around town will disappear courtesy of the city. An ordinance has been put in place, allowing city crews to pick up only piles of such debris, provided they are streetside and don’t contain any other trash or garbage.

Limb, Brush Pickup Now Underway in Town

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
In response to citizen demand, the city has walked back its hard line on brush and limb pickup. This week city owned trash trucks began the heavy lifting on townwide cleanup of storm debris and accumulated brush.
Get Ready For Some Sparkle

Get Ready For Some Sparkle

Get Ready For Some Sparkle

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Whether you can’t wait or want to hide in a closet until January, the holiday season is upon us. That means it’s time for the annual holiday events in Watonga. One such event, the Sparkle Spree, has already kicked off. It will run all month, with entries collected on November 30.
Larry Roman Nose

Larry Roman Nose

AARP Honors Local Elder

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The 15th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors event honored 47 Native American elders from 23 Oklahoma tribal nations, including Watonga’s own Larry Roman Nose, for their achievements, community service and impact.

Conteras Wins At NW

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Nearly 100 middle and high school students making up 10 teams from schools in this area competed in a northwest regional Super Smash Brothers tournament at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sept. 19.
Absentee for 2024 Available Now

Absentee for 2024 Available Now

Absentee for 2024 Available Now

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Voters in Blaine County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2024 should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Brenda Rice said today. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year.
Don’t Forget Fall Cleanup in the Garden

Don’t Forget Fall Cleanup in the Garden

Don’t Forget Fall Cleanup in the Garden

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
With the arrival of colder weather, gardeners should spend some time tidying up their garden spaces in the offseason. What stays in the garden and what goes?
Local and state dignitaries ceremonially chopped eastern red cedars Oct. 25 at Canton for the kick off of the eradication program to restore water flow to the lake. Shown are (L-R) Oklahoma Sen. Darcy Jech, Rep. Mike Dobrinski, Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, and Rep. Carl Newton of Cherokee.

Local and state dignitaries ceremonially chopped eastern red cedars Oct. 25 at Canton for the kick off of the eradication program to restore water flow to the lake. Shown are (L-R) Oklahoma Sen. Darcy Jech, Rep. Mike Dobrinski, Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, and Rep. Carl Newton of Cherokee.

Program Will Increase Water Flow Into Canton Lake

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Landowners in the Canadian River watershed have been issued a license to kill. Eastern red cedar, that is.
Mercy Administrator Bobby Stitt (L), Facilities Director Kenny Thompson, Watonga Mayor Bill Seitter and City Manager Karrie Little cut the ribbon Thursday on the new CT scanner at Mercy Watonga

Mercy Administrator Bobby Stitt (L), Facilities Director Kenny Thompson, Watonga Mayor Bill Seitter and City Manager Karrie Little cut the ribbon Thursday on the new CT scanner at Mercy Watonga

New CT Scanner Unveiled

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Members of the city government, Mercy Hospital employees and executives and other residents came together Thursday to observe the ceremonial blessing and ribbon-cutting on the new CT scanner at Watonga.
Artist and sculptor Lew Aytes (L) came to Watonga to meet with Melvin Roman Nose (C) and Larry Roman Nose (R) descendants of Henry Roman Nose for an upcoming work of art

Artist and sculptor Lew Aytes (L) came to Watonga to meet with Melvin Roman Nose (C) and Larry Roman Nose (R) descendants of Henry Roman Nose for an upcoming work of art

Photos, Cast Bring Roman Nose to Life

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Lew Aytes, a sculptor and artist from California, met Friday in Watonga with the closest living descendants of Chief Henry Roman Nose. Aytes had come to gain the blessing of the Roman Nose men – Larry, Quinton and Melvin – for a proposed sculptured bust of their famous ancestor.

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
11/02- Holiday Happenings @ The Fairgrounds 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 11/03- Watonga Eagles vs Hinton @Hinton 7 p.m. 11/03- Geary Bison vs. Corn Bible Academy away @ 7 p.m. 11/05-Longdale Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 11a.m-2:00p.m.@ Longdale community gym All Welcome! Dine in or Carry out
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