Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: I’m going to write this in my own words. I won’t respond to comments, I’m not interested in a debate.

A Bubble Off Plumb

When I accepted the job as editor for the Watonga Republican, within a few days I had a letter from Rep. Mike Sanders congratulating me and welcoming me. It wasn’t something he had to do. It was the only letter I got from an elected state official. It just says a lot about the kind of guy he is.

Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Oklahoma

Oklahoma gas prices have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.63/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 27.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Covid-19 Updates

The number of Covid-19 cases in Blaine County continue to creep up, but are offset by recoveries. When the Oklahoma State Department of Health updated the statistics June 2, it showed seven cases in Blaine, with four of them recovered.

Oklahoma to Begin Issuing Real IDs this Summer

Real ID Act is to have minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses, identification cards and prohibits federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes.

A Lamp to My Feet

Today, we are once again looking at the list of seven things the LORD hates found in Proverbs 6:16-19, “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make...

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everyone! Hope you have had a great week and a nice Memorial Day weekend. We at the center are excited about re-opening to the public. We are starting off on Monday with exercises at 9 am.

This 'n' That

Today's topic is random thoughts about this 'n' that. Number one is my husband's driving. As I get older and less tolerant of certain things, it seems that his driving skills are number one on my 'hit' parade of things that raise my blood pressure.