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Mannford Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were arrested by Mannford PD from March 28 to April 10. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.GEOUH PRINCE — Public intoxication.NOAH COLLINS — Public intoxication.NOAH MANG — Driving under suspension. Speeding 1-10. No insurance.
Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.

Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.

FISHING REPORT:

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Keystone: April 6. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake.

Election results

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Voters across our coverage area headed to the polls on April 7 to cast their ballots in a number of local races and a proposition. The following are the unofficial results from local elections as reported by the Oklahoma State Election Board on April 13.
Yale local Cayden Lewis welds one of the light poles in the Central Tech welding shop for the community action project.

Yale local Cayden Lewis welds one of the light poles in the Central Tech welding shop for the community action project.

Community Action Project brings new light to Yale basketball court

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — A group of Central Tech students have been working to brighten evenings in Yale as part of their Community Action Project for an upcoming SkillsUSA competition. By the time they compete, the lights will be shining on Yale’s only community basketball court.
Earning 1st place in Speaking Skills for secondary students is Kaydence Sill, Mannford.

Earning 1st place in Speaking Skills for secondary students is Kaydence Sill, Mannford.

Central Tech students earn medals

Allie Prater
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Students from Central Tech’s Drumright and Sapulpa campuses brought home multiple honors during the HOSA–Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference, held April 6–8 in Norman.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...
Central Tech Practical Nursing graduates crossed the stage Tuesday, March 31, and are now preparing for their NCLEX exam as they advance their careers in healthcare. Pictured L-R: Samantha Hughes, Stillwater; Cassandra McDaniel, Cleveland; Britney McKenzie, Cleveland; Cora Sharp, Cushing.

Central Tech Practical Nursing graduates crossed the stage Tuesday, March 31, and are now preparing for their NCLEX exam as they advance their careers in healthcare. Pictured L-R: Samantha Hughes, Stillwater; Cassandra McDaniel, Cleveland; Britney McKenzie, Cleveland; Cora Sharp, Cushing.

Central Tech Practical Nursing

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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