OWRB Grant awarded to Yale
Deanna Maddox
YALE — Grant funding from the Oklahoma Water Resource Board (OWRB) was recently secured for the water loop project which is nearing completion.
Monday, March 2, 2026
News
House Speaker Applauds Passage of SECURE Act
News Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today secured House passage of two bills ensuring taxpayer-funded assistance programs are reserved for those who are lawfully present in the United States.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Sand Springs Arrests
News Staff
The following were arrested by Sand Springs PD between Feb. 23 and March 1. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Mannford Arrests
News Staff
The following were arrested by Mannford PD from Feb. 14 to Feb. 27. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.BILLIE J WHITE HEAD — Possession of drug paraphernalia. MATAYA K PAWLOSKI — Local warrants. JAMES C RUSSELL — Public intoxication.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Julia Bagwell
Local history made during Women’s History Month
Deanna Maddox
OILTON — As March marks Women’s History Month across the country communities will be reflecting on the contributions women have made to life, business, education, public service, and much more.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Catch of the Week
Catch of the Week
News Staff
FISHING REPORT: Keystone: February 23. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 36°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Jacob Thompson stands beside Ryan Brady and Brent Draper as Averi Draper holds her Duroc hog after receiving the Collin Thompson Memorial Showmanship Award — a traveling honor created by Jacob in memory of his son, Collin, a Cleveland FFA showman whose love for the ring still echoes through Pawnee County 20 years later. Photo by John Burns
Thompson returns to the ring to honor his son
J. D. Meisner
PAWNEE — Twenty years can seem like forever — and still feel like an eye blink when you step back into a stock show barn.
Monday, March 2, 2026
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DPS installs solar panels
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Public School district recently had a large-scale solar power system installed through a partnership with Brightwell. The system is expected to significantly reduce the district’s electricity costs while meeting the majority of its energy needs.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Sophia Hart
Charles Page senior earns Academic All-State honor
Allie Prater
SAND SPRINGS — A Sand Springs student has been named to the 2026 Academic All-State class by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Why International Stocks Are Beating U.S. Markets in 2026
News Staff
Stock Market Insights Management.My personal motto is “consistency, no room for errors,” which drives my kids and wife crazy. I try to find what works and stick with it. I don’t need restaurant menus because I’m going to order the same thing every time. Investors do the same thing.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026