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Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Henderson Receives Grant

Sports writer Andrew Salmi (L) presents a scholarship check to Ethan Henderson (R) in the offices of the Watonga Republican. Henderson was awarded for his grades and participation in high school sports, including football, baseball and wrestling. He plans to attend SWOSU and study pre-pharmacy.
	Oklahoma Reaches 39,500 New Coronavirus Cases

Oklahoma Reaches 39,500 New Coronavirus Cases

Oklahoma Reaches 39,500 New Coronavirus Cases

The Corona virus case numbers in Blaine County are trying to buck the trend statewide and nationally. As of Aug. 4, there were no new positive cases in the county, but there were three cases now considered recovered.
Elementary Supplies Covered by Donor

Elementary Supplies Covered by Donor

Elementary Supplies Covered by Donor

An anonymous donor has lifted a huge burden off struggling Watonga parents. Lori Graham, principal of Watonga Elementary, said a donor who wished to remain anonymous ponied up $4,000 for school supplies for elementary students.
Travis Barnard Watonga Republican

Travis Barnard Watonga Republican

Racing Returns to Longdale

There are a few unmistakable sounds, and one of those will resonate in Longdale again this fall when racing returns to Longdale Speedway. The first meet is scheduled for Oct. 23-24 highlighted by open wheel racing on the 3/8 mile track. Friday, Oct.
A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

A Bubble Off Plumb

We as a people are tired. We’re worn out and jaded from an overload of news, most of it bad. We’re tired of staying home to stay safe and just want to get back to the old normal. Nobody likes the ‘new normal.
Hitchcock Student Receives OSU Grant

Hitchcock Student Receives OSU Grant

Hitchcock Student Receives OSU Grant

Blaine County student Matthew Hansen, was recently honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with an academic scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarship is part of the more than $1.
A Lamp to My Feet

A Lamp to My Feet

A Lamp to My Feet

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope and pray that you have had a good week so far. My days are always busy, so I am never bored. During the mock trial of Jesus, He made the statement to Pilate in John 18:36-38, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everyone! Well here it is almost the end of July. And the temperature keeps reminding us it’s summer in Oklahoma. We’re really enjoying the occasional showers and thunderstorms. We’ve received some nice garden veggies from Bev McPherson and Gene Matli. Everyone enjoys having fresh vegetables.