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BREAKING NEWS

Active Covid-19 Cases Slump Statewide, Deaths Show Uptick

The Oklahoma State Department of Health figures for Aug. 11 show 44,728 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, up 765 since the onset of the pandemic in the United States. There are 6,917 active cases, down 63 since the last report.

Pioneer Wins $24M Grant from USDA

Federal dollars are finding their way to this part of Oklahoma, according to a recent press release from Pioneer Telephone Cooperative. That company has nailed down a $24.2 million grant for fiber optic service to individuals in rural Oklahoma.

State Farm Teams Up with Watonga Fire Department to Serve Up Kitchen Safety

Mary Lee Jones, Kelly Meier and Fire Chief Robert Daugherty (L to R) display a fire safety week banner in front of the Watonga Fire Station.

Henderson Receives Grant

Sports writer Andrew Salmi (L) presents a scholarship check to Ethan Henderson (R) in the offices of the Watonga Republican. Henderson was awarded for his grades and participation in high school sports, including football, baseball and wrestling. He...

Oklahoma Reaches 39,500 New Coronavirus Cases

The Corona virus case numbers in Blaine County are trying to buck the trend statewide and nationally. As of Aug. 4, there were no new positive cases in the county, but there were three cases now considered recovered.

Elementary Supplies Covered by Donor

An anonymous donor has lifted a huge burden off struggling Watonga parents.

News

WFD Serves Up Kitchen Safety

The National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Agent Mary Lee Jones are teaming up with the Watonga Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign tha

By Connie Burcham Editor

Put Renter’s Insurance on Back-to-School Shopping List

OKLAHOMA — Students heading to college this fall soon will be packing suitcases and loading their vehicles full of mementoes and necessities for their new home away from home.

By Trisha Gedon

Dyslexia Bill Signed

House Majority leader Mike Sanders along with his wife, Nellie, and sons Davis and Walker, and Tiffany Jenkins and Michelle Keiper from Decoding Dyslexia Oklahoma attend a ceremonial bill signing A

Sports

Ryan Berglund Memorial Golf Tournament Winners

W- Longest Drive on Hole 2 - Lauren Campo

M- Longest Drive on Hole 15 - Dakota Green

1st A Flight - Kellen Smith

2nd A Flight - Ryan Bruner

Lady Eagles’ Fast-Pitch Team to Host 2020 Car Wash Fundraiser

The Watonga High School softball program will host its annual Lady Eagles’ Softball Car Wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the local Sonic Drive-In.

Lady Bison Fast-Pitch Softball Opens Season Monday on Road

Geary High School will have its first 2020 fall sports action at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug.

Opinion

A Bubble Off Plumb

With the Coronavirus outbreak came the admonition for everyone to wear a mask. Some people did comply right away, others grumbled about it, some flat refused.

By Connie Burcham Editor

Dear Oklahoma Friends and Neighbors...

Hong Kong

By James Lankford U.s. Senator For Oklahoma

A Lamp to My Feet

I’m writing this before the last edition of the paper came out, so I don’t know if I received any feedback from anyone.

By Jerry Bradford

Native News

Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Oklahoma

Oklahoma gas prices have risen 6.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.61/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

COVID-19 and social distancing requirements prompted Watonga’s American Legion Post 125 to cancel the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the IOOF Cemetery.

First Responders Make Special Deliveries to Senior Citizens

To help protect Blaine County senior citizens from the Covid-19 virus, this month Opportunities, Inc., sent the food pantry to them instead of having clients come to the food pantry.