Today in History

June 11 is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 203 days remain until the end of the year.173 – Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have broken the peace treaty (171).

Yards of the Month

Yards of the Month

WHS Classic Bowl Honor Band Performs

Last week 12 Watonga High School band students (BELOW) participated in the K101 Classic Bowl Honor Band. They stayed in the dorms at NWOSU in Alva for three days while learning the music and show movements.

Campus Improvements

At the regular meeting Monday of the Watonga School Board, several projects were discussed that will continue to improve the campus and sports facilities.

Pride and Ice Cream

Eagles Summer Pride athletes and coaches are the BOMB. Watonga High School student government council provided the athletes and coaches Bomb Pops to celebrate the first week of Summer Pride.

Got a News Tip? Grandkids Did Something Great?

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Proud to Be Free?

Fireworks sponsors are needed for this year’s Freedom Fest at Tiger Field on July 4.While the event is July 4, the fireworks need to be purchased as soon as possible for the event.In order to donate, please get in touch with any member of the Chamber of Commerce, Tonya, Joni, Debbie or Jean.

Lucas Holds First Subcommittee Hearing

WASGHINGTON, DC– The Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology held its first hearing entitled, “Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands”.As Chair of the subcommittee, Congressman Frank D.

Yard of Month

Shown at left are Ernie and Charlotte Dillman and at right Kelly and Phillip Cronister. Each couple won the Yard of the Month award for their neighbor hoods from the American Legion

Watonga Site of Protests 80 Years Ago

This week marks the 84th anniversary of the publication of complaints by the Cheyenne concerning the Edith Mahier mural in the Watonga United States Post Office.