Watonga Deals with Power Outages Overnight Thursday

WATONGA – Much of the city of Watonga lost power overnight Thursday and into Friday, social media activity showed, leaving residents confused as to what the problem might be. Thursday featured none of the stormy, windy weather generally associated with power outages in the area.

Watonga to Reconstruct Airport Runway with Federal Grant

WATONGA – The Watonga Regional Airport will be closed for several months this winter while its runway is reconstructed with funds from a federal grant. The Watonga Public Works Authority voted last Tuesday, Aug. 17, to accept a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the runway work.

Blaine County’s Population Drops 27%, Most in State, Census Shows

WATONGA – The Blaine County population dropped 27% between 2010 and 2020, according to Census data released earlier this month, a percentage decline greater than any other throughout the state.

Lake Watonga Project Delayed by Dam Structural Issues

WATONGA – When Lake Watonga was drained in April, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation had hoped that it might be refilled by now. But structural problems with the dam have now delayed the project indefinitely.

C&A Tribes Cancel Social Gatherings on Tribal Lands, Facilities

CONCHO – The governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes announced Thursday that all powwows and social gatherings on tribal lands will be postponed until further notice. The change comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma and throughout the country. Gov.

SWOSU Launches COVID $$$ Incentives for Students & Employees

WEATHERFORD -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is encouraging students, staff and faculty at all locations to get fully COVID-19 vaccinated. Not only will you be keeping yourself and those around you healthy, you will receive an award and be entered in a drawing to win $5,000 grand prizes.

A Step In The Right Direction

A step in the right direction implies doing good, doing right, thus not doing certain things that bring harm to others. We should always refrain from doing harm to anyone.