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Drumright High School sophomore Jake Baugh has been leading the way in youth civic engagement. Baugh is currently the Chairman of the Oklahoma Federation for Young Republicans and was recently at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here is Baugh pictured with Randy Grellner the Oklahoma Senator for District 21.

Drumright High School sophomore Jake Baugh has been leading the way in youth civic engagement. Baugh is currently the Chairman of the Oklahoma Federation for Young Republicans and was recently at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here is Baugh pictured with Randy Grellner the Oklahoma Senator for District 21.

Drumright High School

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Drumright High School

Mannford Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The following were arrested by Mannford PD from Jan. 31 to Feb. 13. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.DUSTIN T HAGAR — Public intoxication. Resisting arrest.AYLA M BRADY — Public intoxication. Obstruction.LINDEY CLUCK — Public intoxication.

Sandites take a lesson at Moore, deliver one to Bixby

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
SAND SPRINGS February basketball is about response.On Feb. 10 at Moore, the Sandites took a 52-44 loss in a game where the margins told the story. Sand Springs shot 32 percent from the floor and 33 percent inside the arc, finishing 6-0f-20 from three-point range.

Football & Ag: new hires

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Public Schools recently announced two key positions will be filled following board approval of Mark Ryan as head football coach and Emily Amen as fulltime agriculture education teacher and district FFA advisor.Ryan was named head football coach last week just in time for the...
Catherine Eimen

Catherine Eimen

Life Changers recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Central Tech continues to celebrate the employees who make a difference through its Life Changers recognition program, a monthly initiative designed to highlight staff members who exemplify the school’s core values, according to Marketing Coordinator April Nienhuis.Launched in August...
Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside. Photo by John Burns

Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside. Photo by John Burns

RIVALS

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Mannford’s Adley Elliott and Cleveland’s Gabby Smith battle for control of the ball during the Lady Tigers, Lady Pirates rivalry game in Cleveland. The Mannford girls came away with a hard-fought, 53-46 win. See story inside.

February 10 election results

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Voters went to the polls on Feb. 10 for a number of elections including for state representative District 35, Drumright school board office number, and five City of Cushing propositions.

Warm air doesn’t mean warm water

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
KEYSTONE — Nice February weather is bringing folks outdoors, but Oklahoma lakes are still dangerously cold.After a warm stretch of sunshine across the Cimarron Valley, more families are heading out to fish and enjoy the water.

FISHING REPORT:

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Keystone: February 9. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 49°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, main lake, and rocks.
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