Opinion

Ferguson Features

In the last few months of serving the community as site director of the Ferguson Museum I have been on a journey of discovery of this pioneer Watonga family. Recently a volunteer brought to my attention T.B. Ferguson’s February 1921 obituary in the Watonga Republican newspaper.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I wrote before about this building, how it has been the newspaper office since forever and how we’ll miss the history associated with it. What I hadn’t counted on until I started removing items from the walls in my own little cubbyhole was the emotions it would bring for me.

Bring Back the Reagan Doctrine

At the Republican National Convention in July 1980, then-candidate Ronald Reagan boldly declared: “We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted.

Anti-ESG Law Having An Impact

In recent years, state lawmakers voted to prevent state funds from being invested by entities that boycott energy production through “Environmental Social Governance” (ESG) policies. The goal was two-fold.

Today in History

November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 60 days remain until the end of the year. 1512 – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everybody! Well, it’s trying to be winter already. We never seem to get to enjoy fall or spring. It’s either hot or cold. I don’t like cold weather. It might be all right if I didn’t have to get out occasionally. Margie Smith and Sandra Maddux brought in Best Choice label codes.

$1.6 Million Employment Center Slated

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced a groundbreaking workforce development system, with an investment of $6.1 million over five years. The contract was awarded by Oklahoma Human Services and will be led by SWOSU Project Directors Dr. Amy Barnett, Dr. Kalie Kerth and Amy Martin.

Electronic Torture Continues

Honestly, if ONE MORE electronic device in this house gives me trouble, I'm gonna go mad! (No cracks, please.) Last week when my laptop battery died, I had to leave it with a repairman overnight. It was the longest 24 hours ever. I felt like I'd lost a limb.

A Bubble Off Plumb

It seems the City of Watonga isn’t the only entity suffering growing pains. Apparently, two members of office staff in the Blaine County Courthouse committed what was deemed a very serious infraction and were dismissed. The employees said the infraction was never in the rules.

Celebrating Oklahoma’s Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturing has brought Oklahoma tremendous economic growth and stability throughout the years, and I’m proud to celebrate National Manufacturing Week alongside our small businesses, stakeholders, and state manufacturers.