Watonga Community Corner

Fire Prevention Starts at Home!October is Fire Prevention Month, and on this episode of Watonga Community Corner, host Teresa France sits down with Watonga Fire Chief Robert Daugherty to discuss fire safety, prevention, and protecting the families and homes of Watonga, Oklahoma.From everyday household fire hazards to the challenges of fighting fires in rural Oklahoma, this conversation focuses on practical steps we can all take to help keep our community safe.Topics include:• Common household fire hazards and prevention tips• Smoke alarms and home escape plans• Space heaters, fireplaces, and winter fire safety• Grass fires, dry conditions, and Oklahoma’s high winds• Supporting the Watonga Fire Department• Simple steps every household can take to prevent firesJoin us as we recognize the dedication of our local firefighters and learn why fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. A special thank you to Chief Robert Daugherty and the Watonga Fire Department for their service and commitment to our community.Watonga Community Corner PodcastHosted by Teresa FranceProduced by City of Watonga and BrandLogix Mobile MarketingSharing the people, stories, and conversations that make small-town Oklahoma special. Like, subscribe, and share to help spread fire prevention awareness throughout our community!#WatongaCommunityCorner #WatongaOklahoma #FirePreventionMonth #FireSafety #WatongaFireDepartment #RobertDaugherty #BrandLogixMobileMarketing #OklahomaFirefighters

What if one of Watonga’s most valuable community assets isn’t a building, a business, or a landmark | but the people making decisions about our schools?

In this episode of Watonga Community Corner, we shine a spotlight on an important opportunity to serve our community: Seat #4 on the Watonga Public Schools Board of Education is open for applications.

Our schools do more than educate children. They help shape the future of our families, strengthen our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and influence the long-term vitality of Watonga, Oklahoma.

We explore why school board leadership matters, how decisions made today impact generations to come, and why community involvement is essential to small-town revitalization.

Important Information:

• Open Position: Watonga Public Schools Board of Education, Seat #4
• Application Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Application Pickup: Watonga Middle School Board Office

Whether you’re considering serving or simply want to become a more informed community member, this conversation is for you.

Strong schools build strong communities. And strong communities begin with people who care enough to get involved.

Join us as we continue highlighting the people, programs, and stories that make Watonga, Oklahoma, such a special place to call home.

Watonga Community Corner

Where Community Matters and Every Story Has a Place.

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50 years of cheese, community, culture, and tradition!

In this special episode of Watonga Community Corner, host City of Watonga and producer BrandLogix Mobile Marketing, Teresa France celebrates a major milestone the 50th Annual Watonga Cheese Festival.

Teresa sits down with Lisa Seitter, Watonga Cheese Festival organizer, and Ramona TallBear, coordinator of the Plains Collective Indigenous Art Festival, for a conversation about what makes this longtime Oklahoma tradition so special.

Lisa shares what visitors can expect from the 50th anniversary celebration, including local vendors, family activities, entertainment, the famous cheese tasting line, food and art competitions, the Great Rat Race 5K, parade, and the people who have kept this festival going for five decades.

Ramona takes us inside the Plains Collective Indigenous Art Festival, celebrating Native artists, culture, and living traditions through Indigenous art exhibitions and vendors, fashion shows, discussion panels, food demonstrations, a fry bread contest, Native dancers, and the Sunday powwow at Watonga Legion Park.

More than an event, the Watonga Cheese Festival is a homecoming; a celebration of the people, traditions, cultures, and community spirit that make Watonga special.

Still Sharp After 50 Years!

Guests: Lisa Seitter & Ramona TallBear
Host & Producer: Teresa France
Watonga, Oklahoma
A BrandLogix Mobile Marketing production

Come for the cheese. Stay for the art, culture, history, and community.

Watonga Community Corner Episode 5In this episode of Watonga Community Corner, we sit down with Watonga’s new Chief of Police, Briston Lowry, for a conversation about leadership, law enforcement, community relationships, and his vision for serving the people of Watonga, Oklahoma.Get to know Chief Lowry, hear about the experiences that shaped his career, and learn more about his approach to building trust, strengthening communication, and working alongside the community he now serves.Watonga Community Corner is a podcast highlighting our people, programs, and stories the individuals and organizations that help make Watonga a strong, resourceful community. Want new episodes sent directly to your phone?Text welcome2watonga to 888-677-3772. Listen and follow Watonga Community Corner Here on Spotify. Subscribe to our BrandLogix YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you’ll know when new episodes drop. Watonga, OklahomaPresented by the City of Watonga#WatongaCommunityCorner #WatongaOK #BristonLowry #WatongaPolice #ChiefOfPolice #CityOfWatonga #Oklahoma #CommunityLeadership #LawEnforcement #SmallTownOklahoma #BrandLogix

Welcome to another episode of Watonga Community Corner the podcast where we share the people, programs, organizations, and stories that make our community strong and resourceful.In this episode, Tosha and I are talking all things local with the Blaine County Farmers Market at Watonga! We visit about how the market got started, the people and vendors who make it possible, and why supporting locally grown, homemade, and handmade products is so important to our rural community.We also talk about what visitors can expect at the market, opportunities for local growers, makers, bakers, and small businesses, and some of the exciting things planned for this market season. In this episode, we talk about:• The story behind the Blaine County Farmers Market at Watonga
• Local farmers, growers, makers, and vendors
• Homegrown, homemade, and handmade products
• How the market supports small businesses
• Agriculture and rural traditions in Blaine County
• What families can experience when they visit
• How to become involved as a vendor or supporter
• What’s ahead for the Farmers MarketA farmers market is about more than fresh produce. It’s about neighbors supporting neighbors, families gathering together, small businesses finding opportunities to grow, and keeping our agricultural traditions alive for future generations.Thank you for joining us on Watonga Community Corner as we continue highlighting the people and stories at the heart of Watonga, Oklahoma. Hosted by Teresa France Like this episode, share it with your friends and neighbors, and subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations from around our community!#WatongaCommunityCorner #BlaineCountyFarmersMarket #WatongaOklahoma #WatongaOK #FarmersMarket #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #OklahomaAgriculture #SmallBusiness #CommunityMatters #Homegrown #Handmade #RuralOklahoma

Watonga Community Corner - Episode 3 Featuring Fire Chief Robert Daugherty. In this episode of Watonga Community Corner, host Teresa France sits down with Watonga Fire Chief Robert Daugherty to discuss the vital role of first responders play in keeping our community safe.Chief Daugherty shares his journey into the service and what it means to serve the citizens of Watonga, and the challenges and rewards that come with being a first responder. Listeners will gain insight into the daily operations of the Watonga Fire Department, emergency preparedness, fire safety, and the importance of community support.Whether you're interested in public safety, emergency response, or simply want to learn about the dedicated individuals who protect our community, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.We chat about• Fire prevention and safety tips• Emergency preparedness• Life as a first responder• Serving the Watonga Community• Oklahoma weather and emergency response• 4th of July safety tipsJoin us as we highlight the people, programs, and stories that make Watonga strong and resourceful.Thank you, Chief Daugherty, and all first responders, for your dedication and service to our community.#WatongaCommunityCornerPodcast #WatongaOK #FireChiefRobertDaugherty #FirstResponders #CommunityMatters #WatongaFireDepartment #StrongAndResourceful #BrandLogixMobileMarketing

Discover What's Happening in Watonga Parks & Recreation!

Now Streaming! New Episode featuring Local Guests and Community Stories from Watonga, Oklahoma! In episode 2 of Watonga Community Corner, join host Teresa France as I sit with features Donnie Dunn, Watonga Parks and Recreation Superintendent! We talk about:

• Summer Programs and activities
• Community Events
• Youth sports and recreation opportunities
• Park Improvements and future plans
• Behind the scenes work keeping Watonga beautiful
• Why parks and recreation matter to our community.

From ballfields to family fun, this episode highlights the people working hard to keep Watonga active, connected and thriving.

Listen now and discover what's happening in Watonga Parks and Recreation!

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In a small community like Watonga some of the most important stories aren't found on shelves...they are lived out in the people who serve our community every day.

Welcome to Watonga Community Corner-I am your host, Teresa France.

Today, we are introducing you to someone helping write the next chapter of our town's story; our new librarian, Lynn Rainey.

We talk about her journey, her heart for the community of Watonga, and all the happenings at the Watonga Public Library this summer.

So whether you're a lifelong reader or haven't been to the library in years...this one's for you!