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Bill Eliminates Solar Exemptions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that eliminates the state’s five-year manufacturer ad valorem tax exemption for solar generation and battery storage facilities has advanced to the governor’s desk.Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, sets a Jan.

Camp Safety Bill Becomes Law

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill requiring all youth camps and outdoor programs to conduct a sitespecific hazard assessment and develop an emergency action plan by the end of the year has become law.Rep. Josh Cantrell, RKingston, is the author of House Bill 1675.
Quail Coalition Donates to Wildlife Conservation

Quail Coalition Donates to Wildlife Conservation

Quail Coalition Donates to Wildlife Conservation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners accepted a donation of $25,000 from the Sooner State Chapter of the Quail Coalition at their regular meeting May 4 in Oklahoma City.
Briston Lowry

Briston Lowry

Lowry Selected as New Chief

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The city of Watonga has announced the appointment of Briston Lowry as the new Chief of Police effective June 2.Lowry has more than decade of law enforcement experience.

City Budget Talks Begin

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Watonga City Council had a busy Tuesday evening when it met in regular session.The council tackled the usual items, such as hearing the monthly financial reports from Russ Meacham of RS Meacham, the city’s accountant.
Tracy Matli Incumbent

Tracy Matli Incumbent

Tracy Matli Incumbent

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tracy Matli is a candidate for Blaine County Commission District #3.He was born in Thomas and has lived in this area his whole life, attending Watonga schools and graduating from Watonga High School in 1979.
Thad Schenk Challenge

Thad Schenk Challenge

Thad Schenk Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Thad Schenk is a candidate for Blaine County Commission District # 3.Schenk has lived in Watonga since he was two years old, when his parents moved from Hitchcock to work at the hospital He went to Watonga schools and graduated from Watonga High School in 1986.

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5/ 23Watonga Meet and Greet at WHS Commons Area for Watonga Former Students 2:00 - 4:00p.m.5:00 Banquet in WHS Commons $20/person5/ 25-Memorial Day Celebration @ IOOF Cemetery 10 a.m.
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