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Drumright Police Chief recounts escape from chemical leak

Drumright Police Chief recounts escape from chemical leak

Drumright Police Chief recounts escape from chemical leak

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
“If I was going to have any chance, I had to go” WEATHERFORD — Drumright Police Chief Chris Reinke gives his perspective on the recent Weatherford anhydrous ammonia leak as one of the people hospitalized following the incident.

Can the Sandites crack the wishbone?

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
SAND SPRINGS — Stadiums across Oklahoma thumped and roared through the opening round of the playoffs last Friday. Whistles shrieked, pads collided and seasons ended under the harsh indifference of LED lights. But Sand Springs did something different — it waited.No bruises. No taped ankles.

Sand Springs Couple Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Allie Prater
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
SAND SPRINGS — Sand Springs police are investigating a murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead early Sunday inside their home near East 10th Street and 10th Place, according to a press release from the Sand Springs Police Department.Officers were called to the residence about 6:44 a.
Shawn Gibson, Drumright City Manager presents the proclamation to Robert Marshall on Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Gene Carroll

Shawn Gibson, Drumright City Manager presents the proclamation to Robert Marshall on Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Gene Carroll

Drumright Honors Robert Marshall with Street Renaming

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
DRUMRIGHT – The Drumright City Council approved a proclamation Monday, Nov. 10, renaming the portion of Second Street in front of the new Drumright Public Schools Activity Center as “Robert Marshall Drive.
Catch of the Week

Catch of the Week

Catch of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Keystone: Nov 10. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 59°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rig, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, small lures, spinnerbaits around brush structure, riprap, rocks, shallows, standing timber.
The Quinnelly family have an emotional embrace after Ryan’s surprise return home after a nine month deployment during a Pratt Elementary Veteran’s Day assembly. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

The Quinnelly family have an emotional embrace after Ryan’s surprise return home after a nine month deployment during a Pratt Elementary Veteran’s Day assembly. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Sand Springs family reunited on Veteran’s Day

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Veteran’s Day is celebrated throughout the country with flags, prayer, and respect. For one local family it meant something even more this year — a long awaited reunion.
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