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Bikes & BBQ Back and Badder Than Ever

In what has become a favored annual event, Watonga will be filled this weekend with motorcycles, or as those who love them say, bikes. Organizer Mike Morris said the event grew out of an organization, Bikers for Education and its desire to offer more scholarships to area students.

Upcoming Events!

4/26 9 Pin Summer League starts @ Watonga Lanes 4/26-Art Show/Sale @ Watonga High School 4:30pm 4/27Geary Skills/TSA Banquet @ 5:30pm 4/28- 4/30 Blaine County Bikes and Barbecue downtown Watonga 4/28-4/30 Roman Nose Stable Trail Rides 4/29 Geary Prom @ Boots-n-Chaps Venue 6:30pm

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court Vanderbilt Mortgage And Finance Inc vs Tristan Andrew Taylor, Occupants Of The Premises At, Spouse If Any, Bobbie Jo Rhodes, 2921 Hwy 51 Lot 38 Canton Ok 73724, Dutch Mill Trailer Park, Replevin Community State Bank Of Canton vs Susie Michelle Pembrook, Indebtedness Bank 7 vs William...

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, April 19, the 109th day of the year. There are 256 days remaining until the end of the year. 1995 In what was the worst act of terrorism in U.S. history up to that time, a truck bomb nearly destroyed the Alfred P.
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Longdale Man Charged with Lewd Acts on Child

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office is working on a large sexual abuse case. As of Monday, Sheriff Travis Daugherty said, there was a single victim, but the investigators anticipate up to 15 more complaints being filed.

Upcoming Events!

BLAINE COUNTY BURN BAN IN EFFECT! 4/19 28th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing of Alfred Murrah Building 4/20 Mercy Hospital Auxilary Hamburger Fundraiser 11am- 1pm 4/21 Open house and coffee social at the new Watonga Police Department (old City Hall) 4/21 H.S.
Mayor Bill Seitter presents a certificate of appreciation Tuesday evening to outgoing Watonga City Council member Allen Cowan. Cowan did not run for re-election after five years on council. He said it had been a real privilege to serve the city as it was changing and beginning to gain ground on modernization.

Mayor Bill Seitter presents a certificate of appreciation Tuesday evening to outgoing Watonga City Council member Allen Cowan. Cowan did not run for re-election after five years on council. He said it had been a real privilege to serve the city as it was changing and beginning to gain ground on modernization.

City Inks Construction Deal

Following a little housekeeping Tuesday night, Watonga City Council got down to business. The housekeeping was the swearing in of newly elected or re-elected council members. New on the council was Ryan Bruner, sort of.
Lucas Talks Politics, Drought at Town Hall

Lucas Talks Politics, Drought at Town Hall

Lucas Talks Politics, Drought at Town Hall

U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas made a quick stop in Watonga Thursday afternoon. At a town hall with about 30 residents, Lucas talked about weather and politics and a little about the politics of weather.

The Homeless Are Among Us

Lisa is homeless. At least right now, she’s homeless, one of up to 3,932 Oklahomans experiencing homelessness on any given day. And she is right here in Watonga, in plain sight, if you know where to look. Lisa doesn’t want give her last name or even an initial.
Senate Education Plan Fails Schools

Senate Education Plan Fails Schools

Senate Education Plan Fails Schools

The House in February passed a bold education plan to increase funding for Oklahoma public schools by $500 million, including pay raises for every teacher. Included in the plan were tax credits for parents who want education options for their children.