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Jim Shelton, Blaine County Emergency Manager, accepts a plaque from Lynn Gould. Shelton was awarded March 5 as the Northwestern Oklahoma Emergency Manager of the Year at the Northwestern Oklahoma Emergency Management Workshop in Enid. He will go on to compete for the state award, which will be made in August. Lynn Gould I Watonga Republican

Jim Shelton, Blaine County Emergency Manager, accepts a plaque from Lynn Gould. Shelton was awarded March 5 as the Northwestern Oklahoma Emergency Manager of the Year at the Northwestern Oklahoma Emergency Management Workshop in Enid. He will go on to compete for the state award, which will be made in August. Lynn Gould I Watonga Republican

Emergency Manager of The Year Named

Connie Burcham
Friday, March 13, 2020
Blaine County Emergency Manager and Geary Fire Chief Jim Shelton has been named the Northwest Oklahoma Emergency Manager of the year March 5 at the NWEM workshop March 5 in Enid.
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Watonga Library Hosts Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2020
The Watonga Public Library hosted a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on March 2 for the kindergarten classes from Watonga Elementary School. The middle school principal, Mr. Joel Zahr, read “Hop on Pop” by Dr. Seuss to the students. Shown in order are (clockwise) Mrs. Lookabaugh’s class, Mrs.

Blaine County Courthouse News

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2020
Civil Court Community State Bank Of Canton vs Monty Eugene Long, Indebtedness Valence Drilling Fluids LLC, An Oklahoma Limited Liability, Valence Drilling Fluids LLC vs Husky Ventures Inc, Am Oklahoma Corporation, And, A Texas Limited Liability Comp, Gore Exploration LLC, A Texas Limited...
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Third Time’s Charm: School to Build New Concession Stand

Connie Burcham
Friday, March 13, 2020
When the Watonga School Board met in regular session March 9, the agenda held several items that were far from regular. Twice before the district had gone to bid for a - rebuild on its concession stand, currently a modest white block building on the west side of the football field.
Senior Noah Hightower has been named an Academic All State recipient. Hightower will be recognized at a banquet held in Norman later this May. K.A. Hightower I Watonga Republican

Senior Noah Hightower has been named an Academic All State recipient. Hightower will be recognized at a banquet held in Norman later this May. K.A. Hightower I Watonga Republican

Hightower Named Academic All-State

Connie Burcham
Friday, March 13, 2020
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2020 Academic All-State Awards, including Noah Hightower from Watonga High School.

Thank You

Letter to the Editor
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The family of Roddy Boyd would like to say thank you to those who sent flowers, food, texts, and cards. Your visits and prayers are so appreciated during this time of our loss.
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