Opinion

Ferguson Features

This week, the Blaine County Fair will exhibit some of the best of Blaine County, then send representatives to the Oklahoma City and Tulsa Fairs.There was a fair held in St. Louis in 1903-4 in which The Territory of Oklahoma, then lead by Governor T.B.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Right now, there is a lot of attention focused on Watonga. Most of that attention puts us in a bad light. Maybe some is deserved.But there is another type of attention that readers and citizens need to be aware of.

Be Ready to Vote in the Runoff Election

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, for the Primary Run Off Election. Blaine County Election Board Secretary Rice offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

Harris Can ’t Hide From Radial Record

Under Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats are the party of high prices and open borders. The past four years have not been easy on hard-working Americans. From record-high prices, increased regulation, and the loss of U.S.

A Bubble Off Plumb

While there has been a lot of ugliness lately, some good has already come out of it.It seems there are many citizens who are now interested in how the city government works. They are interested in the roles of the city manager and the city council.

No, You Aren’t Blind

A tactic increasingly used by the political left is to emphatically claim people can’t trust their senses or common sense.In short, the message has been, “Who are you going to trust? Us, or your lying eyes?

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:On Thursday, August 1, we had a customer in the Watonga Tag Agency to renew his car tag that had expired in December 2022! He became upset by penalties when Sarah told him the price to get the tag current.

Ferguson Features

I again had the privilege of hosting the Ferguson Home Museum on Saturday as a volunteer. Two professionals from OKC came by during a weekend out of “The City” and enjoyed learning about Oklahoma’s Sixth Territorial Governor/First Lady and early Oklahoma including the 1883 jail and cavalry station.

A Bubble Off Plumb

By now, everyone in town, most of the county, parts of the state, nation and world are aware of an incident involving a Watonga police officer and a citizen.I am not going to rehash that incident or delve into right and wrong.

Going on Vacation? Check Your Insurance

Many Oklahomans are still planning to hit the road for a vacation before summer ends. Nothing can ruin your fun like having to cancel a trip, getting hurt while away from home or returning to a costly incident at your house.