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Multi-Agency Rescue Saves Kayaker on Keystone Lake

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
CREEK COUNTY — On the night of March 24 at approximately 9:30 p.m., according to reports the Olive Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) was called to assist Silver City Fire Department in a water rescue operation on Keystone Lake near the Cimarron River.
Holding a vintage Phillies sign Kyle Badertscher walks through the Drumright Monthly Market as a satisfied customer. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Holding a vintage Phillies sign Kyle Badertscher walks through the Drumright Monthly Market as a satisfied customer. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Drumright Monthly Market origin

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — What began as one person’s desire to bring people together has grown into a recurring community event known as the Drumright Monthly Market.The Drumright Monthly Market returned for the 2026 season this past Saturday on April 4 hosting talented individuals at booths and on stage.
Jerry Preston

Jerry Preston

Drumright March Employee of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright has announced Jerry Preston as its employee of the month for March in recognition of his dedication and service to the community, according to City Manager Shawn Gibson.Preston has worked with the city’s streets and parks department since July 10 of 2023.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 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...

From the Hill

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate approved a broad package of legislation this week covering public safety, education, health care and government operations, while the Oklahoma House of Representatives also advanced a wide-ranging slate of bills addressing similar issues.

Viking shipwreck discovered in Keystone Lake

Allie Prater
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
MANNFORD — A routine morning on Keystone Lake quickly turned into something out of a history book this week after reports surfaced of a partially submerged Viking ship discovered along the shoreline.Boaters first noticed the unusual structure near a low-water area in the Arkansas arm of the lake,...
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