Opinion

Ferguson Features

In W. David Baird and Danney Goble’s book “ Oklahoma: A History”, the chapter on “A New Society” states “The brand-new state offered brand -new opportunities.

Closing the Door on Corruption

When I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Ok, sports fans. Now what? The people raised sand, and the city council listened. What (who) was considered the greatest roadblock to progress in our town is gone.That begs the question, now what?

Ferguson Features

The Watonga Library has a copy of book highly recommended to me called Oklahoma: A History by W. David Baird and Danney Goble. Baird was former head of the history departments of Oklahoma State and Pepperdine universities.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:To the attention of the mayor and city council of Watonga: I was both surprised and disappointed to learn that the mayor and city council attempted to exclude certain city council mambers whose view didn’t alight with their agenda, crating ethical and likely legal liabilities for the...

Heroes and Making Oklahoma a Better Place

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Heroes Ball will be Saturday, July 26, and we are excited about the honorees who have been selected this year.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,“Did your town always look like this?”People ask as they take in the overgrown yards, crumbling houses, and cones marking potholes the city says it can’t afford to fix. And every time, I tell them: No. It didn’t.I remember marching in the Cheese Festival Parade—sweaty and proud.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I know there is a lot going on and a lot to talk about, but frankly I’m not sure I have another “Wake up, Watonga” column in me today.I’m as mad as anyone else about what is going on in our town and the refusal of the powers that be to address them and institute real change.

Ferguson Features

For the past several months (actually we began scraping in April 2022), the Friends of the Ferguson Home have been working to refurbish the 1900 mansion where the sixth governor of the Territory and his progressive wife, Elva, lived.

Check Your Insurance Coverage Today

10 Smart Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Being informed is one of your biggest lines of defense when it comes to preparedness.