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Drumright advances accuracy with GIS mapping

Deanna Maddox
Monday, April 27, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Drumright leadership recently took steps that will update and refine the city’s emergency mapping system by approving a contract for E911 Geographic Information System (GIS) management.At their regular monthly meeting Drumright City Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with...

Juvenile, passenger injured in Osage County ATV crash

Allie Prater
Monday, April 27, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — A 10-year-old driver and an adult passenger were injured in an ATV crash Wednesday afternoon in Osage County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at about 5:19 p.m. April 22 on County Road (Main Street), about a quarter mile south of County Road (Park...

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 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...

Oilton council considers trail cameras to prevent vandalism

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
OILTON — The council members of Oilton recently directed the mayor to purchase trail cameras in an attempt to curb vandalism at the local park.During the regular meeting of the council on April 14, council members unanimously approved a proposal that would allow Mayor Julia Bagwell to purchase...
Drumright Mayor Mark Whinnery and City Manager Shawn Gibson presented Bradley Elementary Principal Tara Osterhout with the proclamation recognizing May 4-8 as Teacher Appreciation Week.

Drumright Mayor Mark Whinnery and City Manager Shawn Gibson presented Bradley Elementary Principal Tara Osterhout with the proclamation recognizing May 4-8 as Teacher Appreciation Week.

Drumright commissioners recognize Teacher Appreciation Week

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DRUMRIGHT - The Drumright City commissioners recently approved a proclamation that recognized May 4-8 as Teacher Appreciation Week in honor of the educators of Drumright, this year with the addition of the instructors at Central Technology Center.The proclamation highlights the vital role teachers...

A pattern of problems in Creek County audit

Allie Prater
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
SAPULPA — While Creek County’s overall finances remained steady from fiscal years 2023 through 2025, state audits reveal a growing pattern of concerns involving internal controls, financial reporting accuracy and compliance with federal funding requirements.The audits, issued April 15, 2026, by...
Perry Newman with a white crappie caught in Osage County

Perry Newman with a white crappie caught in Osage County

FISHING REPORT:

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Keystone: April 13. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 60°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure.
Gibson recognized as April Employee of the Month

Gibson recognized as April Employee of the Month

Gibson recognized as April Employee of the Month

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — City Manager Shawn Gibson was recognized as the City of Drumright’s employee of the month for April during the regular meeting of commissioners.On April 13, city commissioners chose Gibson as employee of the month with Mayor Mark Whinnery describing Gibson’s impact on Drumright as...
Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton gloves the pitch as Ft. Gibson’s Tucker Forrest takes a swipe at it. Photo by John Burns

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton gloves the pitch as Ft. Gibson’s Tucker Forrest takes a swipe at it. Photo by John Burns

Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pirate Catcher Lyndon Hamilton
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