State Calls To Declare COVID-19 An “Act Of God”

Governor Kevin Stitt called on President Donald Trump to declare the coronavirus pandemic an ‘Act of God’ to help oil firms in Oklahoma as they look to curtail or stop production until demand recovers.

Chalk Contest Inspires Homebound Creativity

Cooper Park and Alice Park with the canvas of their ‘Circle of Life’ sidewalk chalk canvas presented as first prize for the Chalk Your Walk contest sponsored by the Watonga Republican and many area businesses including Love’s #1, Big Bobbins, Watonga Library, Cimarron Electric, Stevens Carpet, AT&L...

April 29 Update on Covid 19

When the Oklahoma State Department of Health released its daily report April 29, that report showed 3,473 cases of the Covid-19 virus in the state and seven more deaths. Three of those deaths were in the past 24 hours; others were between April 16-26. This brings the state’s death toll to 214.

Theater Sign One Step Closer to Completion

The electronic sign at the Liberty Theater is one step closer to the vision of the Watonga Community Theatre group. April 28 it began flashing pictures and messages.

Covid 19 Update for April 24

As of 11 a.m. April 24 there are 3,121 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Nine deaths were reported since the last update; three occurred in the last 24 hours, the remainder were between April 17-22. One death was in Caddo County, a woman aged 65 or older.

State Issues Reopening Timeline

In a press conference April 22, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a timeline for reopening the state and hopefully jump starting its lagging economy.

The Check is in the Mail

I think we’ve all learned to be a little bit hesitant when we hear the phrase the check is in the mail, but this time it is true. Checks are being delivered to Oklahomans as we speak.