Keystone Gusher

Missing Man Table — Never Forgotten

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

From Cushing to Sand Springs to Yale, there is a very special display at each American Legion post...

Memories

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Few holidays seem to hold memories quite like the Fourth of July.

AlIn Congress, July 4, 1776

In Congress, July 4, 1776

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human...

The Quiet Guardians

America’s story has been written by men and women who have served — safeguarding our freedom for the past 250 years. However, it’s not just the ones written in history books who are responsible for the immense privilege we now celebrate.

News

Lightning ignites tank batteries

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Fire Department members responded quickly after two tank batteries caught fire last week on June 23.According to department reports, two tank batteries located on Central Tech property were ignited after being stuck by lightning.

Sand Springs to Host Star Spangled Salute on July 3

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

SAND SPRINGS — Residents are invited to kick off their Independence Day weekend at the City of Sand Springs' annual Star Spangled Salute this coming Friday on July 3, at Case Community Park, 2500 S. River City Park Road.Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with a fireworks display scheduled for dusk.

Drumright to Celebrate America's 250th with July 4 Freedom Fest

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary during Freedom Fest 2026 this coming Saturday on July 4 at Whitlock Park.Activities begin at 3 p.m.

Sports

Long's charge highlights weekend of local grit at Port City Raceway

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

There are nights when a driver wins a race.Then there are nights when a driver wins the grandstands.

Drumright 10U compete at Cushing Districts

Tornado Watch With Robert Marshall

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Drumright 10 and Under baseball team, coached by Loren Barnett travelled to the Cushing District Tournament. The winner of the tournament would go to state.The fi rst game of the tournament was against Kiefer.

Mannford’s Jensen Long grabs sixth in Non-Wing A-Main

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

CATOOSA — Friday night belonged to the hometown contingent from Mannford and Sand Springs, with several area drivers putting together strong runs across multiple divisions at Port City Raceway in Catoosa.

Obituaries

JPaul McHenry

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

September 14, 1987 – May 30, 2026 JPaul McHenry, age 38, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on May 30, 2026. A proud citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, he was born on September 14, 1987, in Claremore, OK, and raised in Mannford, where he was known for his humor, warmth, and lasting friendships.

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Aug. 6, 1936 May 25, 2026 Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith lived a life defined not by titles, accomplishments or years, though he gathered plenty, but by the steady and extraordinary way he loved everyone.Richard was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Oklahoma City to Pete and Vera Smith.

Ruth Ann Olson

News Staff

Monday, May 18, 2026

Ruth Ann Olson, a lifelong resident of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on October 10, 1972, in Cushing, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Wright and the late Darlene Wright.