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Scam Text Messages Impersonate Service OK

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY —Service Oklahoma is warning citizens of a nationwide text message scam—also known as smishing—targeting Oklahomans by impersonating state agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles.

RedlandsCommunity College Spring Honor Rolls

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

EL RENO — Redlands Community College recently announced students named to the college’s honor rolls for the Spring 2025 semester.Students listed on the President’s Honor Roll have completed 12 or more credit hours and have earned a GPA of not less than 3.

In spite of many recent upgrades to the Diamondback Correctional Facility near Watonga, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is not at this time interested in purchasing another facility.

State To Take Over Lawton Prison July 25

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has officially entered an agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group. ODOC will assume operational control on July 25, a major milestone in strengthening the agency’s transformative presence.

Boat Tags Due

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the summer season upon us, Service Oklahoma is reminding boat owners that registration renewals for all motorized boats must be completed by July 1.

Free Summer Concert Series at the Chisholm

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

KINGFISHER, — Join The Chisholm on the third Thursday in June, July and August for its free family-friendly “Summer Sounds” concert series.A food truck will sell dinner starting at 6 p.m.Then stick around to enjoy free live music from 7-8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A.

(ABOVE) The front elevation of a Harp’s Grocery store. The chain, which has 148 stores in six states including Oklahoma, has purchased Doc’s Food Stores, including the stores in Watonga and Fairview.

Harps Coming To Town

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The worst-kept secret in Blaine County is confirmed. In an article dated May 16 in a grocery store trade publication, it was announced that Harps Food Stores has agreed to purchase Doc’s Food Stores, including the store in Watonga.

Meet the Principal

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Amber Wilson has been hired as the new principal for Watonga Elementary School. Former principal Ashley Riley left to take over as principal at another school.

(ABOVE) A snapshot of the hardware the Watonga Republican earned at the June 7 Oklahoma Press Association Awards

A Good Year for the Republican

Connie Burcham Editor

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

It has been another banner year for the Watonga Republican and its readers. The 132-year-old publication, started by T.B. Ferguson before statehood, brought home numerous first place awards as well as multiple other wins.

Oklahoma Attorney General

Halting the March of Radical Islam

Gentner Drummond

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

It is impossible these days to avoid images of radical Islamic terrorists and their “civilian” enablers shouting slogans of hatred and vows of death to America, Israel, Jews and Christians – the most recent example being the senseless execution of two Israeli embassy workers by a pro-Palestinian...

Clarification

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

A recent story indicated the change to allow sales and use of alcohol at the Blaine County Fairgrounds originated at the OSU extension office.

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