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City Seeks Bids on Trash Collection

City Seeks Bids on Trash Collection

City Seeks Bids on Trash Collection

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
When the State of Oklahoma changed its laws on commercial drivers licensing, it put the city of Watonga in a bind. The change requires drivers to take a class that costs about $6,000.
Check out our Kid’s Halloween Coloring Contest on page B7

Check out our Kid’s Halloween Coloring Contest on page B7

Trunk or Treat at Huff-Lorang Park

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As usual, area churches and individuals will participate in a Halloween Trunk or Treat. What isn’t as usual is that the event will again be held at Huff-Lorang Park. The location was first used two years ago. Adam Lovitt, pastor of the Watonga Christian Church, said the event will begin at 5:30 p.

What Does the Assessor Do?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Donna Bell and Misty Kitson are candidates for the Blaine County Tax Assessor’s seat. Each was interviewed by the Watonga Republican and pointed out the services the office provides.
Geary Bison Roundup Cowboys

Geary Bison Roundup Cowboys

Geary Bison Roundup Cowboys

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Geary Bison took on the Ryan Cowboys on Thursday for Homecoming. It was a runaway, with the Bison hogtying the Cowboys 38-22. This brings the Herd to a season record of 3-4. The next game is at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at home versus the Grandfield Bearcats.
Hey, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Hey, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Hey, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
When the Watonga School Board met Oct. 10 in regular session, one of the items on the agenda was a fundraiser request for approval. Every time a fundraiser is proposed, the board must approve the drive, no matter how big or how small.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil Court
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Jose Ferreira vs The Cummins Construction Co Inc, And, Action Safety Supply Co Llc, Oklahoma Dirt Contractors Inc, Motor Vehicle Accident Bobby Gene Cox, Virginia L Cox, And, Co-Trustees Of The, Charlotte J Norwood, Sam G Cox, Living Trust Dated July 12, 1983 vs Bobby Gene Cox, The Heirs,...
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
I have to confess I am in awe of some of the locals. I go to a meeting and there they are. I head to the next meeting, and they greet me at the door, having somehow outdistanced me from place to place. They are always on time, always prepared and always clean and neat in appearance.
Devon employees thank the Watonga Fire Department for its work. Pictured (L to R): Lee Courange (Devon Energy), Dawson Weathers (Devon Energy), Kevin Daniels (Devon Energy), Robert Daugherty (Watonga FD Chief), Cory Plattner (Devon Energy) and Jillian Sulley (Devon Energy)

Devon employees thank the Watonga Fire Department for its work. Pictured (L to R): Lee Courange (Devon Energy), Dawson Weathers (Devon Energy), Kevin Daniels (Devon Energy), Robert Daugherty (Watonga FD Chief), Cory Plattner (Devon Energy) and Jillian Sulley (Devon Energy)

Devon Supports Area Emergency Management, Fire Departments

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Devon Energy donated to 19 organizations in western Oklahoma as part of its commitment to supporting emergency responders in the company’s operating areas.
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