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Build Focuses National Attention on Town

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Editor’s note: the following is a national press release highlighting the company who is slated to build its first U.S. home in Watonga. Zona Verde, Inc. announced today that Watonga, Oklahoma is the first location of their revolutionary, green and affordable homes. Zona Verde, Inc.
Watonga first graders J.T O’Dell and Treyson Harper were honored for winning first place in writing and art in the OBA Law Day contest. The young men met Sen. Darcy Jech and Rep. Mike Dobrinski. Chief Justice John Kane IV presented their awards at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Shown are (L-R) Watonga Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran, teacher April Schrader, teacher Micki Urbanczyk, Sen. Jech, J.T. O’Dell and Treyson Harper.

Watonga first graders J.T O’Dell and Treyson Harper were honored for winning first place in writing and art in the OBA Law Day contest. The young men met Sen. Darcy Jech and Rep. Mike Dobrinski. Chief Justice John Kane IV presented their awards at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Shown are (L-R) Watonga Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran, teacher April Schrader, teacher Micki Urbanczyk, Sen. Jech, J.T. O’Dell and Treyson Harper.

Law Day Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The City of Watonga entered into a contract Tuesday night with the Oklahoma Water Resourcs Board for a loan for $14 million for construction of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The City of Watonga entered into a contract Tuesday night with the Oklahoma Water Resourcs Board for a loan for $14 million for construction of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Water System to Cost $ 14 Mil

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
City Council bailed off into the watery depths of infrastructure improvements and construction Monday night at its regular meeting. Most of the information with numbers attached was handled under the Watonga Public Works Authority meeting, which immediately follows the city council meeting.

Warrant Issued for Former Geary Coach

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Geary coach. According to a probable cause affidavit from Caddo County, Hinton High School coach Jacob Peck is suspected of child abuse.
The invasive Easatern red cedar and how it efffects waterflow into Canton Lake and on to Oklahoma City will be the subject of a study authorized by a bill authored by Rep. Mike Dobrinski of Okeene.

The invasive Easatern red cedar and how it efffects waterflow into Canton Lake and on to Oklahoma City will be the subject of a study authorized by a bill authored by Rep. Mike Dobrinski of Okeene.

Victim Assistance, Red Cedar Bills Pass House Votes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Dobrinski, ROkeene, today advanced two bills in the House of Representatives. House Bill 2242 would require public utilities and municipally owned utility providers to waive the initial credit and deposit requirements for documented victims of domestic violence.

Crash Kills Two, Third Dies at OKC

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a three vehicle accident near Oakwood claimed the lives of two drivers Monday and critically injured a passenger in who died later at the hospital. The report states Kordan Sandridge, 29, of Lewisville, Texas, was northbound on U.S.

Oklahoma Cattlemen Support Black Vulture Relief Act

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, March 13, 2023 – Last week, the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act was introduced in the US House by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL). The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) strongly supports the bill and will prioritize its passage this session.

OHCE Awards Presented at Noble House

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Members of the Blaine County Association of Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) met for their annual spring association meeting on March 7 at the Noble House in Watonga where their annual awards were presented.
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