Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: Excuse my lateness in writing, but upon my return from vacation while catching up on my reading, I noticed the article “City Slapped With Suit Over Actions of Former Chief” (Watonga Republican September 20, 2023) and was taken aback at the manner in which this action was reported.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I enjoy sewing. When my children were small, I made virtually all their clothes, in part because they were long and skinny and it was hard to find clothes that fit, and in part because I am cheap. Now that they are grown and on their own, I have been able to veer off pattern into quilting.

Biden’s Climate Hysteria A Gift to Putin

The most meaningful contribution the United States could make to Ukraine's war effort is to restore American energy independence and increase our exports to countries currently dependent on adversaries for oil and gas.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I’ve often written about my love for – and ineptitude at – gardening. Well, just when I thought it was safe to begin planting the fall crops, the tomatoes began to produce. These aren’t your everyday tomatoes. They are cherry tomatoes that I grew from seed.

Child Poverty Growing in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two recent studies show Oklahomans are struggling with poverty levels above the national average. A report released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau validated another report released earlier this year, the Kids Count Data Report, issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Retired Educators Hold First Luncheon

Blaine County Retired Educators met September 11 at the Noble House in Watonga. It was the first meeting of the new school year. Darla Brooks gave the invocation and Ann Swaim led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Bubble Off Plumb

As many people as there are who want to complain and blame everything that goes wrong on the city, there should be folks lined up and stacked three deep to take the open seat on city council. That seat is in Ward 2.

OERB to Award Top Teachers

OKLAHOMA CITY There’s nothing more important to our future than our teachers. That’s why the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas have created an award to honor our state’s exceptional teachers.

Happy Birthday to Me

It's been a crazy birthday weekend. When our first two granddaughters came along, granddaughter number two managed to stretch her birthday out for a whole week. She figured she ought to be the one to pick out what we eat, watch on television, play, etc. After all, it was her WEEK.

SENIOR CENTER News

Hi, everyone! Here it is Sunday evening again and time for me to write our news. I’m anxious to see if we really do get all the rain they have talked about all week. I made another mistake in my news. I’m allowed on now and then. I failed to give the date for the quilt guild’s sew-in.