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Volunteer Event to Hit Alleys in All Quadrants of Town

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

In tandem with the citywide cleanup April 13-17, there will be a volunteer alley cleanup on Saturday, April 18.This is an effort to clear alleys of longstanding trash, junk and brush.

Citywide Cleanup Slated

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

City council member Neal Riley asked March 17 during the regular council meeting for an update on the reopening of the city or convenience center, formerly known as the dump.

Council Hears Water Project Updates

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

City manager Leroy Alsup had multiple updates for the Watonga City Council March 17 during the regular season.He outlined the upcoming budget calendar for the members, so that all the necessary discussions are held timely, allowing for the budget to be adopted by the June deadline.

ONG Storm Bonds, Rate Hikes Headed to Court

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Tom Gann, RInola, and Kevin West, RMoore, on Wednesday filed a brief asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to overturn $98 million in rate increases for Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) well as $1.77 billion of the utility’s ratepayer-backed bonds.

Aerospace Ed Grant Now Open

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The grant application is now open for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Education Grant Program. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are due on May 31. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary education.

Drummond Supports Mullin as DHS Head

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 17, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Welcome to the Watonga Senior Citizens Center news. We have been busy at the center, preparing delicious meals Monday through Friday. Come dine with us any day except Wednesday, when Kiwanis meets at the center, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays we dine from 11 a.m. to noon.

Ferguson Features

Joe Bryan

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Teresa Hunt Tyler was Watonga’s first dentist. She has an important connection to the Ferguson Home Museum.

New Guidelines Emphasis Healthy Eating Patterns

Trisha Gedon Osu

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

STILLWATER – The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with researchbased information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

Today In History

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

March 18 is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 288 days remain until the end of the year.37 – Roman Senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula = Little Boots) emperor.

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