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Tornado hardball underway

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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.

Pictured from left are DAR members Rosalind Detrich, Lee Denney, Karon Brown, Debbie Cochran, Grace Ellsworth, Sharon Baker, Julie Jones, Rosalie Vaught, Sue Cline, Nancy Griffin, and Charlotte Chesrow with a recently installed iron bench in Cushing commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Benches installed thanks to donation

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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

Allie Prater

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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...

Pawnee County Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The following were booked into Pawnee County Jail from Feb. 20 to March 6. All Subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Angela Titus and Myrna Sellers

Locals recognized during annual Drumright Chamber banquet

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual banquet bringing community members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and celebration of those who contribute to the town’s success.

A tornado in Creek County on March 6 before causing damage along 417th, 201st, 401st, 363rd and State Highway 16. Authorities reported no injuries.

Creek County in State of Emergency

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

CREEK COUNTY — Creek County is in a state of emergency as declared by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.Following severe weather and tornado activity that swept across parts of Oklahoma Stitt signed Executive Order 202611 last Friday on March 6.

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

With dry vegetation, gusty winds, and little recent rainfall, March has become one of the most dangerous months for wildfires across Oklahoma. Last year statewide four lives were lost and locally over a hundred thousand acres were destroyed in Creek and Payne County.

Two dead in collision on SH-48

Allie Prater

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

MANNFORD — Two Mannford women were killed Friday evening in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 48 and Carson Ridge Road in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at about 6 p.m. March 6.

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