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City council meets in the old DHS building, which the city has purchased. The old city hall bulding is being transformed into the new Watonga Police Department offices.

City council meets in the old DHS building, which the city has purchased. The old city hall bulding is being transformed into the new Watonga Police Department offices.

Work Progresses at Fourway

When the Watonga City Council convened for its last regular meeting of the year, it made some decisions that will impact the city well into the future. Inman Excavating, the company working on the sewer line project at the four way, presented several pay requests and change orders.
Commission Meeting Moves Quickly

Commission Meeting Moves Quickly

Commission Meeting Moves Quickly

The Monday meeting of the Blaine County Commission was short and to the point. With Commissioner Raymond Scheffler out of town, commissioners Brandon Schultz and Mike Allen moved through the agenda quickly.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs Perry D Scheffler, Indebtedness Justin Harrison Hicks vs Travis Daugherty, Sheriff Of Blaine County.

Health Insurance Open Enrollment Now On

Open enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace is the time of year Oklahomans can find out how much their advanced premium tax credit (APTC) will be and whether that is enough to make coverage for their family truly affordable.
First Grade Book Giveaway

First Grade Book Giveaway

First Grade Book Giveaway

Ryan White, of Marathon Oil, asks one of Micki Urbaczyk’s students to assist him in handing out books. The book giveaway sent six books home with students, as part of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Initiative. Marathon is a sponsor of the program
Go Away, Santa!

Go Away, Santa!

Go Away, Santa!

Little Leann Theesen, 2 huddles against her dad, Walter, while she avoids Santa. The little charmer was at the Cityof Watonga’s tree lighting ceremony Friday in Centennial Park.

Commissioners Award Safety Incentives

In a regular meeting Monday, the Blaine County Commissioners worked through some year-end items as well as standard agenda regulars. One of the year end items was the awarding of safety incentives to employees.

House Page Program Opens Applications

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the First Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.
Winter Feeding May Require Creativity

Winter Feeding May Require Creativity

Winter Feeding May Require Creativity

STILLWATER, Okla. – With hay in short supply, producers are trying to avoid cattle herd liquidation this winter by feeding their cattle alternative feedstuffs.