OICA Continues Advocacy on Children’s Bills

For the Children As we discussed last week, the Oklahoma Legislature continues to move several potential laws forward for the 2026 session over the past month. Lawmakers have held committee meetings to initially consider the bills filed for 2026.

Unsung Heroes of Oilton City Hall

March is Women’s History Month, a time when we recognize the women who have shaped our communities, often without headlines or recognition.

Top Notch Tips From Local Fire Chiefs

1. Cushing Fire Chief Dalton Novotny said to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms advising to note the required level of CO to trigger the alarm, “some manufacturers allow higher levels of CO before the alarm sounds.

Olive Wildcats compete at Calamity at the Club

GUTHRIE — The Olive Wildcats took on a challenging field Wednesday at the Calamity at the Club tournament at Guthrie Golf and Country Club, finishing 10th as a team with a score of 228.Senior Tyler Conley led the Wildcats on the day, tying for 38th place with a 52 on the nine-hole course.

“Is it safe to burn?” Ask the fire department

Across Oklahoma recent burn bans have been issued regularly while conditions meet specific thresholds. Local fire chiefs say residents should consider the consequences before lighting any outdoor fire with or without a burn ban in effect.

Tornado hardball underway

Drumright Tornado baseball started last Monday at home against Davenport and the Tornadoes beat Davenport, 9-1. I will admit, Davenport did have one of their best players out, but our guys played a great game, they were very fired up.

Benches installed thanks to donation

CUSHING — Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Cushing Chapter had several commemorative iron benches installed at Cushing Memorial Park and new school complex in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Mannford man injured in crash

MANNFORD — Two people from Mannford were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Turner Turnpike in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at about 10:30 a.m. March 4 on westbound Interstate 44 near mile marker 184.5.

Sand Springs Arrests

The following were arrested by Sand Springs PD between March 2 and March 8. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Creek County Arrests

JAMES DAKOTA GOWDY, 33, SAPULPA — Unlawful possession of paraphernalia JASMINE DEVON MACKEY, 34, SAPULPA — Bring/ carry contraband into jail, Public intox, Unlawful possession of paraphernalia, Possession schedule I or II CDS LANDON SMITH, 21, SAPULPA — Domestic A&B/1st offense CHRISTIAN ANDRES...