City to hold public hearing on proposed budget

MANNFORD — Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget for the City of Mannford during a public hearing scheduled for May 16 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton

Oilton council approves attorney review over repair bill

OILTON — A dispute over police vehicle repairs will be reviewed by the City of Oilton attorney following an unanimous vote from the city council members.

The magic of childhood

Magic isn’t real but what if it is?There’s no wand that can fix the plumbing, no spell that makes your rent disappear, no broomstick that'll get you to work without sitting in traffic behind someone who still doesn’t understand how turn signals work.

SQ 832: Big City Costs, Small Town Budgets

What works in New York and Los Angeles does not always work in Oilton, Drumright, or Mannford, Oklahoma. But what does it mean for small towns across our state?There will be a lot of discussion about State Question 832 and raising the minimum wage. The idea behind it is simple.

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Markets Surge After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire as Oil Plunges 17% Amid Extreme Volatility My Dad caught my brother and me having a BB gun war. I hid behind a tractor tire trying to shoot my brother's baseball cap off, and my brother was using his Daisy BB gun to try to give me another cowlick.

Sand Springs Arrests

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

Creek County Arrests

The following were booked into Creek County Jail from March 30 to April 12. All Subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Bail amounts may change after court appearances and may not be current.

Pawnee County Arrests

The following were booked into Pawnee County jail from March 30 to April 12. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.CHEYENNE DAWN LYNCH, 29, Sapulpa — Assault and battery with dangerous weapons. Driving with license suspended or revoked.