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City clarifies bond committee plans after meeting mix-up

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
MANNFORD — A recent special meeting addressed the creation of a committee intended to explore the use of General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund future city projects. However, there was some confusion that stemmed from the committee’s name, purpose, and formation status.
Ayden Coffelt opperates a trackhoe in the AGOC Heavy Equipment Competition.

Ayden Coffelt opperates a trackhoe in the AGOC Heavy Equipment Competition.

Local students represent community at AGOC heavy equipment competition

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — A small group of dedicated local students recently participated in the AGOC Heavy Equipment Competition. Drumright students Brysn Hunt, Brantley Dobson, Landon Fisher, Austin Tull, and Ayden Coffelt showcased their skills and represented the community with pride.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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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.
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