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State Grain Cash Bid Prices

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Oklahoma City, OK Monday June 1, 2020 OK Dept. of Ag-USDA Market News Oklahoma grain elevator cash bids as of 2:00 pm Monday. U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT (BU): mixed. 4.24-4.55. Davis 4.24; Hooker 4.26; Hobart, Keyes 4.28; Buffalo 4.34; El Reno 4.42; Alva, Eldorado, Manchester 4.
A woman cheers at a Black Lives Matter Protest in northeast Oklahoma City on May 31. The gathering was prompted by the killing of George Floyd, a black man in Minnesota. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

A woman cheers at a Black Lives Matter Protest in northeast Oklahoma City on May 31. The gathering was prompted by the killing of George Floyd, a black man in Minnesota. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

“Hear Us”: Protesters Line the Streets in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
On May 31 around 2:30 p.m. the Black Lives Matter-OKC organized a rally at the corner of Northeast 36th Street and Kelley Avenue, where thousands of people gathered and peacefully protested in response to George Floyd’s death.
Last year’s graduating seniors from the Watonga High School Class of 2019 fling their caps in the air at the conclusion of the ceremonies, a traditional celebration of the transition from high school student to young adult. Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Last year’s graduating seniors from the Watonga High School Class of 2019 fling their caps in the air at the conclusion of the ceremonies, a traditional celebration of the transition from high school student to young adult. Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Everything You Need to Know About Watonga’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Graduates will enter the stands from the east and west side of the bleachers to “Pomp and Circumstance” and the ceremony will begin. The valedictorians are Lavender Cisneros, Halie Elston, Noah Hightower, Wade McCrary, Kyler Parham and Eden Waggoner.
Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Connie Burcham Watonga Republican

Senior Cruise to End with Reveal

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Watonga, like many other towns across the state and the country is ready to throw off the shackles of Covid-19, get out and celebrate. Within reason, of course. So the Watonga Community Theatre and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to make the streets come to life.
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Utility Bills See Billing Error

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Some Watonga residents were pleasantly surprised when they opened their most recent utility bill. Sadly, the sensation will be short-lived. According to city manager Larry Mitchell, there was a billing error on all 1,330 residential accounts that used an incorrect rate for electricity charges.

Covid-19 Update for June 3

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has released updated statistics for the Covid-19 virus. It shows 6,805 confirmed cases, up 113 from yesterday, with two new deaths, bringing the total to 334 statewide. There have been 5,711 recoveries and some 125 remain hospitalized.
OSSAA Board Rejects New Plan, High School Activities to Restart Normally

OSSAA Board Rejects New Plan, High School Activities to Restart Normally

OSSAA Board Rejects New Plan, High School Activities to Restart Normally

Andrew Salmi
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association made a big splash across the state on Friday, May 22, when the OSSAA’s board of directors voted to reject the organization’s three-phase plan for sports and activities to return with COVID-19 restrictions on June 1.
Remembering our Heroes

Remembering our Heroes

Remembering our Heroes

Mike Sanders
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Over the course of my public career, I’ve taken part in dozens of Memorial Day ceremonies. I’ve listened to the solemn tributes paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives for our freedoms.
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A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
What do you give the prospective or recent graduate? These are kids who aren’t sure there will be a job market to go back to once Covid is in our collective rearview mirror. Or if they just finished high school, whether their preferred school will open in the fall in person.
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