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.

Total State Collections Hit New High

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gross receipts to the state treasury paint a picture of a sound but moderating Oklahoma economy as total collections climb to a new high, State Treasurer Todd Russ announced. The 12-month record total of $17.64 billion is $1.77 billion or 11.2 percent more than the year before.

A Bubble Off Plumb

There are just some people who are always a pleasure to see and talk to, no matter what is going on in their lives, or yours. So it is with the Flynn family.

Bill Stops Damage From Grows

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved legislation Monday to address environmental concerns related to marijuana grows. Sen.

Wigington Sworn in For Second Term

As soon as the opening ceremonies were complete at the Monday Watonga School Board meeting, Andy Wigington was sworn in for his second term on the board. Little was changed in the way of officers, with Aaron Clewell remaining as president, Dr. Dwight McGee as vice president and Mayra Flynn as clerk.

Esports Camp Set

April 21 is the deadline to register for an upcoming three-day Esports Camp in Alva sponsored by the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Computer Science program and Esports team. The camp is for students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023 and will occur June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vendor Named for State Park Restaurants

The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department has announced that La Ratatouille is the new restaurant operator for Oklahoma State Parks. La Ratatouille is an Oklahoma based company that owns and operates a pizzeria, bakery, food trucks and a catering business.

Watonga Airport Again Up for Construction, Expansion

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has issued its draft proposal of projects for the next five years. This is essentially a capital improvement plan for airports around the state similar to the plan cities create for their own infrastructure projects.

Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery

Ready for a good whodone-it? Join the Watonga Community Theatre for two showings at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday April 16 and again at 7 p.m.on Monday April 17.

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, April 12, the 102nd day of the year. There are 263days remaining until the end of the year. On April 12, 1861, the Civil War began as Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.