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Central Tech honors Ardagh Glass as their 2026 Partners in Progress. Back row from left, Mark Cotner, Kent Burris, Joe Naifeh. Front row from left, Carl Stevenson, Katie Brown, Cacee Hendrick, Kelli Anfinson.

Central Tech honors Ardagh Glass as their 2026 Partners in Progress. Back row from left, Mark Cotner, Kent Burris, Joe Naifeh. Front row from left, Carl Stevenson, Katie Brown, Cacee Hendrick, Kelli Anfinson.

Central Tech Honors Ardagh Glass with Partners in Progress Award

Hayley Eberle
Monday, May 11, 2026
Central Tech Director of Marketing and CommunicationsDRUMRIGHT — Central Tech recognized Ardagh Glass during the 2026 Oklahoma Association for Career and Technical Education (OKACTE) Partners in Progress awards banquet for a longstanding partnership that strengthens Oklahoma’s manufacturing...
Charles Page senior honored for academics, leadership and service

Charles Page senior honored for academics, leadership and service

Charles Page senior honored for academics, leadership and service

Allie Prater
Monday, May 11, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Charles Page High School senior Sophia Hart was recognized as one of Oklahoma’s top graduating seniors during the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 40th annual Academic Awards Celebration on May 2 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

Sand Springs collisions; officer injured

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 11, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — Following a hit-and-run injury collision last Friday on May 8, a separate crash involving a responding police officer occurred.According to Sand Springs Police Department authorities, officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m.
Newest board member Brandy Baugh holds the official certification surrounded by the other members — Billy Brimmer, Gary Todd, Lake Barber, and Emily Snow — following the swear in ceremony.

Newest board member Brandy Baugh holds the official certification surrounded by the other members — Billy Brimmer, Gary Todd, Lake Barber, and Emily Snow — following the swear in ceremony.

New member of Drumright Board of Education

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 11, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Public Schools welcomed a new member to its Board of Education recently when Brandy (Flatt) Baugh was officially sworn in to serve.School officials expressed excitement about Baugh stepping into the role, noting her connection to the community and commitment to local education.

Voter Info for May

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
• May 22 is the voter registration deadline for the June 16 Primary Elections which will include candidates for the State Senate and State House among other major state and national government positions.• The absentee ballot deadline for the June 16 primary elections is June 1.

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Wagoner County

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
WAGONER COUNTY — The invasive Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Wagoner County by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).The invasive insect is known for killing all species of ash trees in North America.
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