Community Events

3/ 25-Watonga Junior ACT tests -Watonga 5th & 6th Track @ Hennessey -Watonga Junior Parent Enrollment meeting - Commons @ 5 p.m. -Watonga HS Cheer Tryouts practice 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 3/ 26-Watonga MS BB @ Pioneer Tournament @ Chisholm 5 p.m. -Watonga MS Track @ Hennessey -Watonga HS Girls Golf @...

Volunteer Event to Hit Alleys in All Quadrants of Town

In tandem with the citywide cleanup April 13-17, there will be a volunteer alley cleanup on Saturday, April 18.This is an effort to clear alleys of longstanding trash, junk and brush.Residents are advised alleys have already been surveyed to determine what is along the backside of properties and...

Citywide Cleanup Slated

City council member Neal Riley asked March 17 during the regular council meeting for an update on the reopening of the city or convenience center, formerly known as the dump.Street and alley director Justin Woldridge said that some work – namely reconnecting the electrical service to the scale...

Council Hears Water Project Updates

City manager Leroy Alsup had multiple updates for the Watonga City Council March 17 during the regular season.He outlined the upcoming budget calendar for the members, so that all the necessary discussions are held timely, allowing for the budget to be adopted by the June deadline.The outline...

ONG Storm Bonds, Rate Hikes Headed to Court

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Tom Gann, RInola, and Kevin West, RMoore, on Wednesday filed a brief asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to overturn $98 million in rate increases for Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) well as $1.77 billion of the utility’s ratepayer-backed bonds.

Drummond Supports Mullin as DHS Head

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 17, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Welcome to the Watonga Senior Citizens Center news. We have been busy at the center, preparing delicious meals Monday through Friday. Come dine with us any day except Wednesday, when Kiwanis meets at the center, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays we dine from 11 a.m. to noon.

Ferguson Features

Teresa Hunt Tyler was Watonga’s first dentist. She has an important connection to the Ferguson Home Museum.

New Guidelines Emphasis Healthy Eating Patterns

STILLWATER – The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980.