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News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular...

Mannford leadership holds special meeting

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
MANNFORD — A special meeting of the City of Mannford trustees and the Mannford Public Works Authority (MPWA) was recently held to conduct regular business that had been postponed due to a scheduling conflict.
Drumright’s September Employee of the Month

Drumright’s September Employee of the Month

Drumright’s September Employee of the Month

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright proudly announced Josh Ellis as the Employee of the Month for September.Ellis is a member of the Utility Department, according to City Manager Shawn Gibson, and has been serving the city since 2023.
Microscopic close up of Mannford’s Ugliest Bug 2024: Giant Redheaded Centipede that was submitted by Noah Hall.

Microscopic close up of Mannford’s Ugliest Bug 2024: Giant Redheaded Centipede that was submitted by Noah Hall.

Local Elementary School Hosts Ugliest Bug Contest

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
MANNFORD — Mannford Lower Elementary (MLE) students will be having a week full of creepy, crawly fun during the annual Ugliest Bug Contest.
Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce members join new owners Tim and Kelly Jackson for a ribbon cutting at Discoveryland Ranch, celebrating the reopening of the historic outdoor amphitheater and event venue west of Tulsa.

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce members join new owners Tim and Kelly Jackson for a ribbon cutting at Discoveryland Ranch, celebrating the reopening of the historic outdoor amphitheater and event venue west of Tulsa.

New hands at Discoveryland Ranch

J.d. Meisner
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
SAND SPRINGS — Discoveryland in Sand Springs — once famed for its outdoor productions of Oklahoma! — is getting a new lease on life. The property is now operating as Discoveryland Ranch, under the ownership of new proprietors Tim and Kelly Jackson, who say their top goal is to revive Oklahoma!
Drummond orders investigative audit of State Department of Education

Drummond orders investigative audit of State Department of Education

Drummond orders investigative audit of State Department of Education

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today called for an investigative audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) following the resignation of former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.
Tiny Miss OilPatch Huntleigh Barnhart, Little Miss OilPatch Julianna O’kelley, and Miss OilPatch RaeLynn McClendon were present for their royal debut during the annual OilPatch Jamboree held in downtown Drumright.

Tiny Miss OilPatch Huntleigh Barnhart, Little Miss OilPatch Julianna O’kelley, and Miss OilPatch RaeLynn McClendon were present for their royal debut during the annual OilPatch Jamboree held in downtown Drumright.

2025 OilPatch Jamboree

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Longtime resident, supporter, and sports enthusiast Robert Marshall was named the Drumright OilPatch parade Marshall this year.

Longtime resident, supporter, and sports enthusiast Robert Marshall was named the Drumright OilPatch parade Marshall this year.

Drumright’s OilPatch Festival Brings Community Together for a Day of Fun

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — The OilPatch Festival in Drumright once again lit up the town this weekend with a full day of celebration, community, and entertainment.“It was a great day for the OilPatch! We had something for everyone!” said Drumright Chamber of Commerce President Angela Titus.
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