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Pictured from left are DAR members Rosalind Detrich, Lee Denney, Karon Brown, Debbie Cochran, Grace Ellsworth, Sharon Baker, Julie Jones, Rosalie Vaught, Sue Cline, Nancy Griffin, and Charlotte Chesrow with a recently installed iron bench in Cushing commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Pictured from left are DAR members Rosalind Detrich, Lee Denney, Karon Brown, Debbie Cochran, Grace Ellsworth, Sharon Baker, Julie Jones, Rosalie Vaught, Sue Cline, Nancy Griffin, and Charlotte Chesrow with a recently installed iron bench in Cushing commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Benches installed thanks to donation

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
CUSHING — Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Cushing Chapter had several commemorative iron benches installed at Cushing Memorial Park and new school complex in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.According to chapter member Size Crowder, the project was made...

Mannford man injured in crash

Allie Prater
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
MANNFORD — Two people from Mannford were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Turner Turnpike in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at about 10:30 a.m. March 4 on westbound Interstate 44 near mile marker 184.5.According to OHP, a vehicle...
Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

Creek County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
JAMES DAKOTA GOWDY, 33, SAPULPA — Unlawful possession of paraphernalia JASMINE DEVON MACKEY, 34, SAPULPA — Bring/ carry contraband into jail, Public intox, Unlawful possession of paraphernalia, Possession schedule I or II CDS LANDON SMITH, 21, SAPULPA — Domestic A&B/1st offense CHRISTIAN ANDRES...
Angela Titus and Myrna Sellers

Angela Titus and Myrna Sellers

Locals recognized during annual Drumright Chamber banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual banquet bringing community members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and celebration of those who contribute to the town’s success.Chamber volunteer Anna Long described the event as a special night...
A tornado in Creek County on March 6 before causing damage along 417th, 201st, 401st, 363rd and State Highway 16. Authorities reported no injuries.

A tornado in Creek County on March 6 before causing damage along 417th, 201st, 401st, 363rd and State Highway 16. Authorities reported no injuries.

Creek County in State of Emergency

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
CREEK COUNTY — Creek County is in a state of emergency as declared by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.Following severe weather and tornado activity that swept across parts of Oklahoma Stitt signed Executive Order 202611 last Friday on March 6.
Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
With dry vegetation, gusty winds, and little recent rainfall, March has become one of the most dangerous months for wildfires across Oklahoma. Last year statewide four lives were lost and locally over a hundred thousand acres were destroyed in Creek and Payne County.

Two dead in collision on SH-48

Allie Prater
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
MANNFORD — Two Mannford women were killed Friday evening in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 48 and Carson Ridge Road in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at about 6 p.m. March 6.

Polling place change for April 7 election

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
CREEK COUNTY — On Monday, March 9 Vicki Martin, the secretary of the Creek County election board, announced the polling place for Precinct 190311 — Drumright has changed.Martin said voters in the aforementioned precinct formerly voted at the Church of the Nazarene, 320 South Penn Street, in...
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