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Noel Nation’s story comes home to Cleveland

CLEVELAND — story that began in the classrooms, hallways, and athletic fields of Cleveland Public Schools is coming home.“The Education of a Teacher,” an internationally recognized feature film inspired by the life and memoir of longtime Cleveland educator, coach, principal, and community leader...

Cleveland super says parent surveys essential

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Public Schools is asking its district families to complete three important surveys before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.Superintendent Sol Bayouth said these forms help Cleveland Public Schools secure funding, prepare transportation services, and identify student and...
Mannford officials display a ceremonial check for $693,820 from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the town’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure project. The loan includes 100 percent principal forgiveness and is expected to save the town an estimated $1.3 million compared with traditional financing.

Mannford officials display a ceremonial check for $693,820 from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the town’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure project. The loan includes 100 percent principal forgiveness and is expected to save the town an estimated $1.3 million compared with traditional financing.

Funding the Flow

Funding the Flow

Six injured in Gilcrease crash

TULSA COUNTY — Six people were injured July 7 in a two-vehicle collision at the Gilcrease Turnpike and U.S. Highway 412.The crash occurred at 12:15 p.m., according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Troopers said Edward Mays Behnken II, 64, of Tulsa failed to stop for a red light and struck a vehicle...

Bulletin Board

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...

CCSO awarded $300,000 state grant

SAPULPA —Creek County is receiving $300,000 through a state grant program aimed at strengthening sheriff’s offices across Oklahoma.The money comes from the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Program, created by House Bill 2914 and administered through the Oklahoma Attorney General’s...

Bardgett named to Missouri State dean’s list

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Aubrianna Bardgett of Mannford was named to the Missouri State University spring 2026 dean’s list.Dean’s list students must be undergraduate students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester and earn at least a 3.50 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.Bardgett was...

Belk named to Rockhurst dean’s list

KANSAS CITY, MO — Braden Belk of Sand Springs has been named to the Rockhurst University dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.The honor recognizes students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.Rockhurst University, founded in 1910, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition...

Voter Info for July

• July 31 is voter registration deadline for August 25 Runoff Primary Election and Special Elections
Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

The following were booked into Creek County jail June 29 to July 5. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The charges and bail amounts may change after court appearances and may not be current.