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The Great Electronic Betrayal of 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Well, y’all, my week has started out lousy. My nightmare started Friday. I’ve been working on making Christmas stockings for the three new family members. I get the machine out once a year, so it takes a while to get back into the groove. I have managed to complete one.
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
As territorial governor, T.B. Ferguson was tasked with a report to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior each year. The following are excerpts submitted for the year ending June 30, 1903, filed from Guthrie.

October is Energy Awareness Month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Little Rock, Arkansas – Summit Utilities, Inc. is reminding customers October is National Energy Awareness Month and October 4 was Energy Efficiency Day. Energy efficiency is a great way to save money, reduce energy usage, and keep you and your family comfortable.

USDA Announces 2024 Tribal Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced two tribal higher education opportunities to train the next generation of agricultural professionals and strengthen ties with tribal higher education institutions.
Tips to Keep Cooking Safe and Fun For Everyone

Tips to Keep Cooking Safe and Fun For Everyone

Tips to Keep Cooking Safe and Fun For Everyone

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Watonga Fire Department teamed up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. ” This year’s campaign educated families about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and others...

Upcoming Events!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Watonga Recycling Center Open Tuesdays 8 -10 a.m & Thursdays 3-6 p.m. 10/27-Geary Bison vs Mountain View-Gotebo @ Gotebo 7p.m. 10/27-Roman Nose State Park “Haunt the Park” @ Dusk (Meet @ the pool) 10/28- Watonga & Geary Cross Country @ State Time TBA 10/28- Roman Nose Pumpkin Painting and...
IThe Watonga City Council completed the paperwork on the airport runway renovation, including a signifigant refund, at its recent meeting.

IThe Watonga City Council completed the paperwork on the airport runway renovation, including a signifigant refund, at its recent meeting.

City Wrestles With Mandatory Trash Pickup

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
When Watonga City Council last met Oct. 17, it agreed to accept the donation of 22 lots in the Sweet Addition to the city. The property was formerly owned by Opportunities Development Corporation.
In keeping with its reputation for brilliantly painted murals and buildings, Okeene is in the running for an award from Paint Oklahoma Beautiful, an arm of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. The project up for the accolades is the new paint job on the former blacksmith shop across the street from the Okeene Hospital. Hopes are the building will continue to be dressed up with period symbols of the smithing trade.

In keeping with its reputation for brilliantly painted murals and buildings, Okeene is in the running for an award from Paint Oklahoma Beautiful, an arm of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. The project up for the accolades is the new paint job on the former blacksmith shop across the street from the Okeene Hospital. Hopes are the building will continue to be dressed up with period symbols of the smithing trade.

Okeene In Running For Keep OK Beautiful Award

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
According to a press release from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, the Okeene Historic Preservation Group is one of the top three contenders for the Paint Oklahoma Beautiful award.
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