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Burn ban in effect

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
CREEK COUNTY — As of Monday, Feb. 23 a burn ban is in effect across Creek County and will remain in place until at least Mar. 2 — likely longer, according to Olive Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jason Dobson.
Central Tech welding students installed a flatbed on Cleveland Fire Department’s Brush Two truck.

Central Tech welding students installed a flatbed on Cleveland Fire Department’s Brush Two truck.

Central Tech Welding Students Team Up to Help Cleveland Fire Department

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
DRUMRIGHT – A quick message from a friend at the Cleveland Fire Department turned into a hands-on welding project at Central Tech when student Tegun Ware suggested the department bring its brush truck and flatbed to the school for installation.
Drumright High School sophomore Jake Baugh has been leading the way in youth civic engagement. Baugh is currently the Chairman of the Oklahoma Federation for Young Republicans and was recently at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here is Baugh pictured with Randy Grellner the Oklahoma Senator for District 21.

Drumright High School sophomore Jake Baugh has been leading the way in youth civic engagement. Baugh is currently the Chairman of the Oklahoma Federation for Young Republicans and was recently at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here is Baugh pictured with Randy Grellner the Oklahoma Senator for District 21.

Drumright High School

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Drumright High School

Mannford Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The following were arrested by Mannford PD from Jan. 31 to Feb. 13. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.DUSTIN T HAGAR — Public intoxication. Resisting arrest.AYLA M BRADY — Public intoxication. Obstruction.LINDEY CLUCK — Public intoxication.

Sandites take a lesson at Moore, deliver one to Bixby

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
SAND SPRINGS February basketball is about response.On Feb. 10 at Moore, the Sandites took a 52-44 loss in a game where the margins told the story. Sand Springs shot 32 percent from the floor and 33 percent inside the arc, finishing 6-0f-20 from three-point range.

Football & Ag: new hires

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Public Schools recently announced two key positions will be filled following board approval of Mark Ryan as head football coach and Emily Amen as fulltime agriculture education teacher and district FFA advisor.
Catherine Eimen

Catherine Eimen

Life Changers recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Central Tech continues to celebrate the employees who make a difference through its Life Changers recognition program, a monthly initiative designed to highlight staff members who exemplify the school’s core values, according to Marketing Coordinator April Nienhuis.
Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside. Photo by John Burns

Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside. Photo by John Burns

RIVALS

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside.
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