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Charles Page senior honored for academics, leadership and service

Allie Prater

Monday, May 11, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Charles Page High School senior Sophia Hart was recognized as one of Oklahoma’s top graduating seniors during the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 40th annual Academic Awards Celebration on May 2 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.Hart was named to...

Sand Springs collisions; officer injured

Deanna Maddox

Monday, May 11, 2026

SAND SPRINGS — Following a hit-and-run injury collision last Friday on May 8, a separate crash involving a responding police officer occurred.According to Sand Springs Police Department authorities, officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to the 9000 block of West Highway 412 in response to a...

Newest board member Brandy Baugh holds the official certification surrounded by the other members — Billy Brimmer, Gary Todd, Lake Barber, and Emily Snow — following the swear in ceremony.

New member of Drumright Board of Education

Deanna Maddox

Monday, May 11, 2026

DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Public Schools welcomed a new member to its Board of Education recently when Brandy (Flatt) Baugh was officially sworn in to serve.School officials expressed excitement about Baugh stepping into the role, noting her connection to the community and commitment to local...

Oilton’s newest mayor’s first proclamation celebrates Professional Municipal Clerks Week

Deanna Maddox

Monday, May 4, 2026

OILTON — The City of Oilton recognized Professional Municipal Clerks Week — May 3-9, following the city’s newest mayor’s first official proclamation.

Voter Info for May

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

• May 22 is the voter registration deadline for the June 16 Primary Elections which will include candidates for the State Senate and State House among other major state and national government positions.• The absentee ballot deadline for the June 16 primary elections is June 1.

Oklahomans Could Purchase Route 66 Centennial License Plate Under New Law

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3147, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has become law, authorizing the creation of the Route 66 Centennial License Plate in consultation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission.The measure became law without the...

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Wagoner County

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

WAGONER COUNTY — The invasive Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Wagoner County by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).The invasive insect is known for killing all species of ash trees in North America.

Central Tech Instructor Monica Frick Recognized with Marsha Daves Lifetime Achievement Award

April Nienhuis

Monday, May 4, 2026

DRUMRIGHT – Central Tech Cosmetology Instructor Monica Frick was honored April 20 with the Marsha Daves Lifetime Achievement Award during the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa.

Bill Adding Alpha-gal Syndrome to State Reporting Heads to Governor’s Desk

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would add the condition commonly known as the red meat allergy to the state’s list of reportable diseases and conditions is now headed to the governor’s desk for final consideration.Senate Bill 1644, authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, would require health care...

House Sends Bill to Permanently Ban Cell Phones in Schools to Governor's Desk

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week the Oklahoma House sent a bill to the Governor's desk that requires school districts to permanently adopt a policy prohibiting students from using cell phones on campus during the school day.“Bell to Bell, No Cell” was originally introduced as pilot legislation in 2025,...

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