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. 1604 – William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello is...

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.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I’m sure there are a boatload of John Wayne fans out there. We love the Duke in all his incarnations. When I was a kid, the Cowboys came out. I’d read the Dale Jennings book long before and loved the story and the adventure.

Defend Your Digital World From Cyber Threat

October marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative, first designated by President George W. Bush and Congress in 2004, focuses on protecting consumers from cyber threats.

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: Recycling of plastics, metals and cardboard has been available in Watonga since February 2022. The recycling center is located at 313 East Second Street. The hours are 8-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and 3-6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Ferguson Features

If you have ever had surgery, and in particular, open-heart surgery, then you have benefitted from Thomas B. Ferguson, the grandson of Thompson Benton and Elva Shartel Ferguson.