Watonga Republican

11/15/2024

11-15-24 Water Update- we received a 2nd clear test. The boil order is officially lifted. Drinking water station will close at 5pm today.

11/15/2024

Weekly Newsletter from the Watonga Republican -

The damaged pipe resulted in the water being shut down across town, and work to repair the break was completed late Friday. After that, water pressure had to be built up in the pipes.

11/14/2024

11-14-24 Water update - 3rd test passed. 4th test pending. Boil Order still in effect. Drinking water available NEW time- 12p-6p.

11/14/2024

Don't forget the Friends of the Ferguson Home members meeting tonight at 5:15 at the home. We will hold board elections. Want to run, join, or just know what's going on with the grand old building? Stop by and see!

11/14/2024

Sewer line break near 1st and Harmon. Please avoid the area until repairs are made.

11/13/2024

11-13-24 Water update - 2nd test failed. 3rd test pending. Boil Order still in effect. Drinking water available NEW time- 12p-6p.

11/13/2024

Industry publications have broken the story that Couche-Tard, a Canadian company that owns Circle K convenience stores, has purchased the retail stores of Hutchinson Oil, or Hutch’s.
The sale should close at the end of January and includes 20 stores, most in central and western Oklahoma. It is unclear what effect this will have on local employees at Hutch’s.

11/12/2024

11-12-24 1st test result is clear. 2nd test is pending. Boil Order still in effect. Drinking water available 8a-8p.

11/08/2024

Weekly Newsletter from the Watonga Republican -

Watonga Cross Country runners brought home gold from the state championship meet. Reese Coleman and Brayden Cowan each won the gold in individual competition, and Graycie Welton took all state honors with a ninth place finish. The Lady Eagles won third place as a team. For more photos, see page A7.

11/08/2024

LATEST WATER UPDATE:

November 8, 2024 @ 3pm

Citizens of Watonga:

First, we want to thank all of those who assisted, helped, volunteered and especially the utility staff for getting the water back to the citizens. It takes everyone to work together and being patient to ensure we restore the service and work safely.

The break was restored, and we are still working on bringing the water pressure up on the system. This process takes time, and we appreciate your patience.

Once the pressure resumes, your faucets can be treated as non-potable water, until we receive two good water samples back. We anticipate those to be at the earliest on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. We will keep you updated on the testing results.

We have provided information on the City of Watonga Website www.watongaok.gov and encourage you to review the steps to follow until the Voluntary Boil Order Advisory is lifted.

We will provide bottled water following this schedule:

Bottled Water pick up at the Watonga Fire Station will be open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 8AM-8PM. Please enter through the East Sliding door only. Staff will be there to issue the water.

Non-Potable water is available for pick up when you bring your own containers to the Armory from 8AM -8PM November 8, 2024, Only.

These times are not for fault finding, there was an accident and we worked together to make sure service was restored to our citizens as quickly as possible. We will continue to provide service and appreciate your support and cooperation.

Robert Daughtery, Watonga Fire Chief/Watonga Emergency Manager

Karrie Beth Little, Interim City Manager

Watonga is the county seat of Blaine County, located at the junction where State Highways 8 and 33 meet U.S. Highway 270. The Northwestern Oklahoma community grew from a tent city in the midst of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation. It was part of a non-Indian settlement opened in a land run on April 1...

11/08/2024

WATER UPDATE!

The line is fixed. Please CLOSE all faucets & valves, we are pressuring the lines back up. Will update when safe to open, it will be hours.

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11/08/2024

11/8/24 At 8am- Bottled water for drinking only at Fire Station as needed. Non-potable water for flushing at the Armory - bring your own container.

11/08/2024

4:25 am Water will remain off until further notice. We are working to get it fixed. Updates will be made. Thank you for your patience.

11/08/2024

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

At 10pm Water will be off to the entire city until further notice so crews can fix the line. Thank you for your patience.

11-7-24 Utility crews are working on water break around the high school area. If you are experiencing low water pressure, please be patient.

11/06/2024

Heads up!

Friday's game has been moved to Thursday night!

Pep Assembly tomorrow at 2:00!!

11/05/2024

Judy Love, matriarch of the Love's Convenience store dynasty, has passed away. Sixty years ago she and her husband, Tom Love, began the empire with Store No. 1 in Watonga.

11/05/2024

It's Election Day. Make sure you get out and vote, let your voice be heard!

11/04/2024

This newspaper has learned from an unimpeachable source that Geary Mayor Waylon Upchego has resigned effective immediately