Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,Lately, some people on social media have been busy attacking me for filing open records requests. Let’s call it what it is — an attempt to distract from the real problems facing Watonga.The Oklahoma Open Records Act is not a loophole, it’s the law.

Protecting Our Children Online

The Internet, social media and virtual communities have transformed how we work and play, no doubt – and not always for the better. For every high-tech breakthrough in communications, we find bad actors hellbent on using such advances to exploit and harm our children and their families.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor;As a very concerned citizen, I think it is time to stand up and say that our elected president has crossed the line!As an honorably discharged veteran I took an oath to the Constitution, as did Donald John Trump.

Ferguson Features

In the January 24, 1901 issue of the Watonga Republican, many “final proof notices” were published. These notices were the final step in ‘proving up’ ownership of land that had been acquired in our area.

Higher Ed Has an Extremist Problem

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shoved uncomfortable truths into the light.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I have not had a good year with my chicken flock.

Ferguson Features

Ellen Shaw in her book “ This Old House …In Watonga” mentions two parts of the Ferguson Mansion that are currently receiving much needed attention. The first are the storm windows.

Drummond Comments on OMES Resignation

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of OMES Director Rick Rose's resignation announcement, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is revealing allegations of improper conduct by Rose which Drummond reported in a letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt.

A Bubble Off Plumb

When I was a freshman in high school, about the first week of school, my oldest older brother died in his sleep.He wasn’t old – less than 30 – but he was battling multiple sclerosis.

Civility VS Hostility

OKLAHOMA CITY – One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion solutions to problems faced by youth.To me, it feels like many areas of conversation are growing...