Empty chairs

I remember going to Veterans Day programs all throughout my school years. The smell of the recently waxed gym floor wafting in the air, the faint hum of the archaic sound system ringing in your ears, and the hush that fell over the crowd as the first notes of the National Anthem came to a crescendo.

Tornadoes lose to Quinton 64-14 at home

The Drumright Tornadoes lost at home to Quinton 6414. Going into the game, I underestimated Quinton.The first time we played them was our third game of the season and they only beat us 28-14.

Seventh and eighth grade girls compete

The Drumright (Cooper) girls started the season slow, and lost some players but finished strong.To finish the season they had to use some 9th graders. Four of them weren’t getting a lot of playing time in varsity so they got playing time on the seventh and eighth grade team.

Driving New Opportunities: Tuition Funding for Laid-Off Oklahomans at Central Tech

DRUMRIGHT – For a limited time, Central Tech’s Truck Driver Training program is offering tuition assistance for Oklahomans who have been impacted by workforce reductions.Students can enroll and attend at one of the 17 locations across the state and complete the program in just 28 days.

Tulsa Woman Dies After Motorcycle Crash on SH-51

TULSA — A Tulsa woman died Sunday evening after a motorcycle crash on State Highway 51 near South 145th West Avenue, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred about 6:57 p.m. when a westbound motorcycle driven by Jason T.

Sand Springs to Kick Off the Holidays with Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

SAND SPRINGS — The City of Sand Springs is welcoming the holiday season with its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony themed “A Gingerbread Christmas” this year on Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Triangle Park in downtown Sand Springs.

Central Technology Center board seat filing Opens Dec. 1

DRUMRIGHT — The Central Technology Center School District No. 3 Board of Education announced that the filing period for candidates seeking election to Board Position No. 1 will open Monday, Dec. 1, and close Wednesday, Dec. 3.Candidates may file at the Creek County Election Board between 8 a.m.

Drumright Police Chief recounts escape from chemical leak

“If I was going to have any chance, I had to go” WEATHERFORD — Drumright Police Chief Chris Reinke gives his perspective on the recent Weatherford anhydrous ammonia leak as one of the people hospitalized following the incident.

Xpress Wellness opens first and only urgent care clinic in Mannford

MANNFORD – Xpress Wellness, a leading provider of urgent care, virtual primary care and occupational medicine across rural and suburban communities, has opened its newest clinic in Mannford, Oklahoma. Located at 280 Trower Blvd.

Authorities: Cattle, goats and calves shot in by Terlton teen

STILLWATER — A Pawnee County teenager accused of shooting and killing 10 livestock animals between April 11 and April 14 in Payne County has been ordered to appear in court here on Dec. 9 with an attorney on an 11-count charge.