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Watonga Favorites to Play at Arcadia’s Round Barn

Watonga Favorites to Play at Arcadia’s Round Barn

Watonga Favorites to Play at Arcadia’s Round Barn

ARCADIA — The Sunday Elm Tree Concert Series continues its 2026 season with an exciting afternoon of live music as The Brave Amigos perform on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the historic Arcadia Round Barn. This performance marks the second concert in the 2026 Sunday Elm Tree Concert Series.

Budget Process Begins for City

The Watonga City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening.In response to a move by council member Neal Riley, the city proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day in the city, the first step in gaining Tree City status.
(L-R) Brady Butler, Jessica Winegeart and Rick Koch, candidates for Oklahoma Senate District 26, spoke Tuesday at the Watonga Lions Club

(L-R) Brady Butler, Jessica Winegeart and Rick Koch, candidates for Oklahoma Senate District 26, spoke Tuesday at the Watonga Lions Club

Senate Hopefuls Address Lions Club

Three candidates for the Oklahoma Senate District 26 came to Watonga Tuesday to speak at the Lions Club. They are outlined here in alphabetical order. Each was given the same amount of time to speak.Brady Butler is from Geary.
New Look for Watonga Airport

New Look for Watonga Airport

New Look for Watonga Airport

In 2024, Watonga Regional Airport was on the Oklahoma Department of Aeronautics and Aviation five-year plan for a new terminal with construction slated for 2029 and matching funds required.

4/25-Watonga MS Baseball @ Ringwood 1 p.m.

4/22-Watonga eighth grade writing test -Watonga HS Boys’ Golf @ Hennessey Tournament -Watonga HS Band State Solo Ensemble -Geary Grades 3-6 State Testing -Geary Native Club Meeting 12 p.m. @ Coach Louthan’s Room 4/23-Watonga 6th - 8th Grade ELA Test -Watonga MS & HS Baseball @ Sayre 4:30 p.m.

Bill Addresses Plumber Shortages

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation from Sen. David Bullard, RDurant, to recruit more people into the plumbing industry and make it easier for individuals to get licensed in the field.
Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

Ferguson Features

The Fergusons also participated in the 1893 Land Run which opened the Cherokee Outlet and Strip to settlement. The Cherokee Strip is a 2.5 mile-wide strip across the top of Oklahoma, the result of a surveying error. The 1893 Run was the fourth and largest run of about 6.5 million acres.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWSThe Watonga Senior Citizens’ Center would like to thank the Watonga Masonic Lodge for sponsoring our chicken and noodle fundraiser on April 10. It was well attended and the dessert auction was delicious! We also want to thank all our citizens who attended and participated.