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2022 Watonga High School Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Watonga Community Scholarship/Senior Award Night Greenfield Scholarship — Adalyn Hightower Mike Mahoney Memorial Scholarship — Faith Petty The Ryan Bergland Memorial Scholarship — Haylee Roberts, Kaylee Roberts, Landri Hussey The Brody Gene Memorial Scholarship — Harley Petty The Andre Hayes...
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have reappeared in Blaine County this spring. The colorful waterfowl are more common in warm climates like Mexico but are pushing north in increasing numbers. (Photo by Terry McGraw)

Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have reappeared in Blaine County this spring. The colorful waterfowl are more common in warm climates like Mexico but are pushing north in increasing numbers. (Photo by Terry McGraw)

Duck Tales: Fair-Weather Fowl Finds Watonga

Graham Dudley
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
WATONGA – Many Watongans have taken notice in recent weeks as the expanding range of a warm-weather bird has brought many to Blaine County for the season. The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is easily spotted for its pink bill, noisy call and pitch-black undercarriage.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Sharon Gates
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a good Memorial Day. I went to the cemetery this morning for the American Legion's annual Memorial Day service. It was very nice. The big flags were beautiful, standing straight out in the strong wind. And the playing of Taps is always very touching.
Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Crews last week began the process of replacing Watonga's grass football field with a sleek artificial turf surface built for year-round durability. The new turf field will be ready for games this fall.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Adjourn After Busy Session

Oklahoma Lawmakers Adjourn After Busy Session

Oklahoma Lawmakers Adjourn After Busy Session

Graham Dudley
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature used all the time it could in 2022, adjourning on Friday, May 27, minutes before the constitutionally mandated deadline, after passing more than 430 bills. Those bills covered a wide range of issues, from the state budget to medical marijuana and education.
2 Vie to Unseat Long-Serving Lucas in 3rd District

2 Vie to Unseat Long-Serving Lucas in 3rd District

2 Vie to Unseat Long-Serving Lucas in 3rd District

Graham Dudley
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
WASHINGTON – It’s a three-man race this year in the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 3rd congressional district, with two challengers hoping to unseat one of the longest-serving members of the House. Rep.

Press Release: Kiwanis Summer Youth Program

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
This is the 72nd year that the Watonga Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Summer Youth Program.  This year’s program will continue to feature swimming at Roman Nose State Park on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday afternoons (12:30 to 3pm) starting June 1 through June 30.
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