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Depression Is a Big Waste of Time

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
I don't what comes over me. I'll be bopping along, happy as can be, hanging out with the grandkids, watching them play sports then BOOM sadness takes over and I start getting feelings of gloom and impending doom.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Hi everybody! I hope you’re all doing well today. I’m slowly improving but still have some problems. My old age is really catching up with me, I guess. Not much happened at the center last week.

Ferguson Features

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
In the book, They Carried the Torch, Mrs. Ferguson tells of life in Watonga before there was a bank. I think we all probably take going to the bank for granted. The businesses would have to take their money to a bank 30 miles away. The Farmers and Merchants Bank was opened in May 1894 by J.N.

“If I Were Mayor” Statewide Essay Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Mayors Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Municipal League invite 8th graders from home, public, and private schools throughout Oklahoma to participate in a statewide essay contest, “If I Were Mayor, I Would ...
Prevent Food Poisoning During the Holidays

Prevent Food Poisoning During the Holidays

Prevent Food Poisoning During the Holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays. • Keep foods separated. Keep meat, chicken, turkey, seafood and eggs separate from all other foods at the grocery store and in the refrigerator.

Come to Dinner and Honor our Veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
To honor veterans, the American Legion will host a Veterans Day dinner. The event will take place at the Legion Hall, 306 South Noble. The public is invited, you do not have to be a veteran to attend.
Lighting up the

Lighting up the

Lighting up the Town

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
City employee Dominic Woldridge looks on as Levi Denham installs Christmas decorations on a Watonga street light.
Voter turnout was brisk Tuesday. These citizens lined the walls inside the voting precinct at the Watonga Library about 8 a.m. The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Blaine County Election Board said Monday afternoon more than 300 registered voters had already cast in person absentee ballots, known as early voting.

Voter turnout was brisk Tuesday. These citizens lined the walls inside the voting precinct at the Watonga Library about 8 a.m. The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Blaine County Election Board said Monday afternoon more than 300 registered voters had already cast in person absentee ballots, known as early voting.

Kevin Stitt Re-elected

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
In races of local interest, with a heavy turnout both early and on election day, the tax assessor’s race went to Republican Misty Kitson with 70.8% of the votes compared to 29.2% for Donna Bell. The sitting assessor chose not to run for reelection.

Kays Found Guilty in Federal Court

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Former Watonga Police Chief Shawn Kays pleaded guilty on Nov. 1, to one count of illegal receipt of a firearm by a person under indictment, according to U.S. Attorney Richard Troester. Receiving firearms or ammunition while under indictment is violation of federal law.
Fuller Center Outlines

Fuller Center Outlines

Fuller Center Outlines Housing Options

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Members of the community and the Watonga Foundation met late last month with representatives from the Fuller Center for Housing of Fort Smith, an organization that was begun by Millard and Linda Fuller, the cofounders of Habitat for Humanity.
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