Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Watonga Republican Staff; Please renew my subscription per my enclosed check.Members of my family have looked forward to receiving and reading the Republican for over 100 years. Even though none of us live in Watonga anymore, I still look forward to “the paper.

Fergus Features

The history of the United States Post Office in Watonga and the Fergusons are intertwined. Ellen Shaw in her book “ This Old House… in Watonga” recounts the history of the U.S. Post Office, apparently from a history written in the July 1, 1917, issue of The Watonga Republican.

Legislature Will Study Myriad Issues

OKLAHOMA CITY – A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I have written a lot about my mother and some of the wonderful legacies she left me. This is not one of those columns.This is about her doobie.No, not that doobie, her kitchen doobie rag. Except it was a paper towel.

Small Business Optimistic

OKLAHOMA CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index were respondents reporting better business conditions and reporting that it is a good time to expand.

A Bubble Off Plumb

This has always been a bittersweet time of year for me. I thought it would change once my own babies were grown and out on their own, but it hasn’t.

Improved weather system marks a decade of innovation

NORMAN — The latest version of an innovative and reliable suite of weather forecasting and monitoring software became operational at the National Weather Service this week, marking years of continual improvements for the state-of-theart system.

Preventing Auto Theft Starts With Owners

In 2024, almost 851,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). That’s averaging a theft every 37 seconds!

Good Governor, Oklahoma Legend

OKLAHOMA CITY – I first became acquainted with Governor Nigh not directly because of politics, but through a college program called the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature.

A Bubble Off Plumb

How should Watonga go about hiring a city manager? Do we even need one? What are our options and what do we need if we exercise one of those options?Well, in this reporter’s opinion, yes, we need a leader at the helm.