Drumright student earns degree from university of Maryland global campus

ADELPHI, MD — Chelsey Constance Maratita Murphy of Drumright, earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025. Murphy was one of 6,770 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the spring 2025 term.

“The worst I’ve ever seen”: Stroud man charged with mass animal cruelty

CHANDLER -- An 83-year-old man charged with 408 counts of animal cruelty at a business he operated in Stroud has been ordered by a Lincoln County judge to undergo a mental competency evaluation before he appears in court on July 31.

Lucas bill would grant tribes full control of food distribution program

Gaylord News WASHINGTON – Legislation aiming to turn over a federal food distribution program to tribal communities has been introduced by Oklahoma’s two most senior House members, one of whom is the chair of the Appropriations Committee. Rep.

Creek County Arrests

The following were arrested by Sand Springs PD from July 15 to July 27. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Pawnee County Arrests

The following were booked into Pawnee County Jail from July 19 and July 24. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Drumright Moves to Legalize Fire Protection for Unincorporated Areas

DRUMRIGHT - In an attempt to ensure legal compliance Drumright elected officials approved an agreement aimed at providing fire protection to unincorporated areas of Creek County — a decision that is anticipated to go before the Creek County Commission for finalization.

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Final voting now open for Best of Cimarron Valley Readers’ Choice Awards

CIMARRON VALLEY — The ballots are set, the categories are locked in, and now it’s up to the people. Final voting is officially underway for the Fourth Annual Best of Cimarron Valley Readers’ Choice Awards.

Not Just a Slap on the Hand

Oilton Mayor Put on 60-Day improvement plan and pay reduced OILTON — “They’re not just gonna slap my hand,” said Oilton Mayor Patrick Kennedy in the midst of a motion to put him on a personal improvement plan.

Mannford man admits to drug use, stolen truck, fleeing officers

STILLWATER — A Mannford man, who was convicted in 2018 of rape in Creek County, has pleaded guilty to illegally using a pickup truck reported as stolen in Tulsa, attempting to elude, possessing a methamphetamine/ fentanyl mixture, having drug paraphernalia, and affixing an unauthorized license...