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Synch Ford, Colton Begley, Christian Tabor and Jet Rogers.

Synch Ford, Colton Begley, Christian Tabor and Jet Rogers.

Oilton youth praised for cemetery beautification

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 4, 2026
OILTON — A group of seasonal interns for the City of Oilton has earned praise from city officials after completing a weekend beautification project at Highland Cemetery.Synch Ford, Colton Begley, Christian Tabor, and Jet Rogers were recently hired by the City of Oilton to perform seasonal mowing...
Venture Crew #2507 is presented with $600 from Sand Springs Sons of the American Legion (SAL) at the Veterans Center on April 21. Pictured from left are SAL Treasurer Andrew Miller, Venture Crew member Aaron Goodman and Brandy Goodman, and SAL Squadron Commander Rob Ray.

Venture Crew #2507 is presented with $600 from Sand Springs Sons of the American Legion (SAL) at the Veterans Center on April 21. Pictured from left are SAL Treasurer Andrew Miller, Venture Crew member Aaron Goodman and Brandy Goodman, and SAL Squadron Commander Rob Ray.

SAL Squadron 17 supports local youth, honors veterans through community partnership

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 4, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 17 in Sand Springs has continued its commitment to community service with a $600 donation to Venture Crew #2507 on April 21 at the Veterans Center.
A house fire on April 22 overtook and destroyed a home on Ohio street in Drumright. The nearby property received limited damage due to action taken by Drumright Fire Department members and mutual aid departments. Photo by J.D. Meisner.

A house fire on April 22 overtook and destroyed a home on Ohio street in Drumright. The nearby property received limited damage due to action taken by Drumright Fire Department members and mutual aid departments. Photo by J.D. Meisner.

Drumright Home Destroyed in Late-Night Fire; No Injuries Reported

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 4, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — A residential structure on North Ohio Street was destroyed in a fire recently.
Brenda Ghrisham

Brenda Ghrisham

Grisham Named Drumright Employee of the Month for April

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 4, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright recently recognized Brenda Grisham as its Employee of the Month for April to honor her decades of service and continued commitment to the community.According to Shawn Gibson, Grisham has worked for the city for 26 years and was selected for her dedication to the...

Mannford SUP applications approved following Mid-April hearings

Deanna Maddox
Monday, May 4, 2026
MANNFORD — A proposed residential development known as the Lake Estates of Mannford took key steps forward last month following a pair of public hearings and discussions held.The Mannford Planning Commission members considered the project during an April 14 meeting when a public hearing to gather...

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News Staff
Monday, April 27, 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...
Drumright Fire Department recently honored retired Captain Jeremy Rockhold for 27 years of service during their annual banquet. Additionally Jesse DeShazer was presented with the Wade Guyer 2025 Firefighter of the Year award and Derek Jackson was presented with a previously awarded plaque for Firefighter of the Year. Pictured is Rockhold holding an axe with his name, years served, and the Firefighters’ emblem — a traditional gift among the fire service community.

Drumright Fire Department recently honored retired Captain Jeremy Rockhold for 27 years of service during their annual banquet. Additionally Jesse DeShazer was presented with the Wade Guyer 2025 Firefighter of the Year award and Derek Jackson was presented with a previously awarded plaque for Firefighter of the Year. Pictured is Rockhold holding an axe with his name, years served, and the Firefighters’ emblem — a traditional gift among the fire service community.

Drumright Fire Department

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026

Sand Springs scholar Lindsay Owens earns Women for OSU scholarship

Allie Prater
Monday, April 27, 2026
STILLWATER — Women for OSU awarded scholarships to 17 Oklahoma State University students during its annual symposium Thursday, including Sand Springs native Lindsay Owens.Owens, a doctoral student in biomedical sciences with an expected graduation year of 2029, received the Sandra K. Trennepohl...
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