News

Voter Registration Deadline Dec. 9

Voter Registration Deadline Dec. 9

Voter Registration Deadline Dec. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the special election Jan. 10, Blaine County Election Board Secretary Brenda Rice said today.
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
One of the saddest parts of my job is opening the multiple emails every day from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol detailing auto accidents around the state where at least one person was injured or killed. There are far too many of these reports, too many people hurt or killed.
OSU Extension Corner

OSU Extension Corner

OSU Extension Corner

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Feeling Low? Overcome the Winter Blues with Self-Care When daylight saving time ended in November and with the holidays in full swing, it’s common to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.
Poinsettias Are a Longtime Holiday Favorite

Poinsettias Are a Longtime Holiday Favorite

Poinsettias Are a Longtime Holiday Favorite

Trisha Gedon
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STILLWATER, Okla. – Although the Christmas tree takes center stage in many homes for holiday decorations, the poinsettia is also a popular addition to seasonal décor. There is no other plant that symbolizes Christmas like the poinsettia.
Second Half of Duck Season Now Open

Second Half of Duck Season Now Open

Second Half of Duck Season Now Open

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The second half of Oklahoma’s hunting season for ducks, mergansers and coots opens Saturday, Dec. 3, in Zones 1 and 2, which include all of the state except for the Panhandle.
Watonga Public Schools recently named the district’s teachers of the year, one from each building. Above are elementary principal Ashley Stewart, elementary teacher of the year Megan Till and superintendent Kyle Hilterbran.

Watonga Public Schools recently named the district’s teachers of the year, one from each building. Above are elementary principal Ashley Stewart, elementary teacher of the year Megan Till and superintendent Kyle Hilterbran.

District Names Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Watonga Public Schools recently named the district’s teachers of the year, one from each building. Above are elementary principal Ashley Stewart, elementary teacher of the year Megan Till and superintendent Kyle Hilterbran. Watonga Public Schools recently named the district’s teachers of the year.

Today in History:

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2022. There are 24 days left in the year. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S.
Fire Department Calls Nov. 24-Dec. 2

Fire Department Calls Nov. 24-Dec. 2

Fire Department Calls Nov. 24-Dec. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
For the week of Nov. 24-Dec. 2, the Watonga Fire Department responded to the following calls: Nov. 24 – EMS transported one patient from the 1300 block of North Prouty Nov. 25 – FD assisted EMS in the 700 block of North Leach Nov. 28 – Motor vehicle accident Hwy 270 and 870 Road Nov.

Citizens Rethink Main Street

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Watonga was once part of the Oklahoma Main Street program, but like other organizations, it fell on hard times, membership dwindled and fundraising was always an issue. Beyond that, it was difficult to locate a volunteer director with a spare 20 hours a week to dedicate to the effort.
Board members and staff of CTTC and the family who donated the property broke ground Monday on the truck driving range near the Watonga airport .

Board members and staff of CTTC and the family who donated the property broke ground Monday on the truck driving range near the Watonga airport .

Truck Driving Range Underway Near Airport

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Early this year, Chisolm Trail Technology Center wanted to offer Class A CDL training in the district. The desire got one step closer to reality Monday when the official groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site north of town.
Subscribe to