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Oklahomans React to Biden’s Vaccine Order

Oklahomans React to Biden’s Vaccine Order

Oklahomans React to Biden’s Vaccine Order

WATONGA – Workers at private companies with more than 100 employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, President Joe Biden announced last week, or else be tested for the disease at least once a week.
WPD Report Recommends More Community Involvement, Officer Training

WPD Report Recommends More Community Involvement, Officer Training

WPD Report Recommends More Community Involvement, Officer Training

WATONGA – The Watonga Police Department should increase community outreach and offer more training opportunities for its officers, a new report says, among other tweaks that will increase its effectiveness moving forward.
Return to Learn Update

Return to Learn Update

Return to Learn Update

WPS wants to keep everyone informed on the impact of COVID in our district. We currently have 2% of our students that have positive cases. There are an additional 3% of our students who have been quarantined.
September Gardening Tips

September Gardening Tips

September Gardening Tips

OKLAHOMA — Even though summer is winding down, there is much to do in your garden and yard. Be sure to visit us at the Blaine County OSU Extension Office, basement of the Courthouse, we have a multitude of fact sheets to provide guidance in your garden and landscape. Happy Gardening!
Alan Fletcher (left) and Larry Roman Nose pose with Bearsun at the Domino convenience store in Watonga on Monday, Sept. 6. Bearsun is walking across the country to raise money for charity.

Alan Fletcher (left) and Larry Roman Nose pose with Bearsun at the Domino convenience store in Watonga on Monday, Sept. 6. Bearsun is walking across the country to raise money for charity.

Watonga Gets Special Visitor Making Cross-Country Trek

WATONGA – During a sleepy Labor Day morning in Watonga, a special visitor arrived in town in the bed of a pickup truck.
'Watonga Wants to Grow'

'Watonga Wants to Grow'

'Watonga Wants to Grow'

WATONGA — Watonga's city government is preparing for a big transition. This month it will be moving from its decades-old home at 115 N. Weigle and into a newer, larger facility at 410 W. Main, the former Department of Human Services building. That is, most of the government will be moving.