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Voter Info for February

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
• Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 Early voting for Feb. 10 election and resolution due date for April 7 special elections• Feb. 10 registered voters in Creek, Payne, Noble, Osage, and Pawnee County will cast votes for either Dillon Travis (R) or Luke Kruse (D) for District 35 Representative in the Oklahoma House...
An Advanced Health Careers student at Central Tech practices.

An Advanced Health Careers student at Central Tech practices.

Central Tech builds skills that make a difference

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — January was National Blood Donor Month, and while it is a time to recognize the lifesaving generosity of blood donors, it is also an opportunity to highlight the individual training to safely collect those donations.

Teen killed in crash

Allie Prater
Monday, January 26, 2026
MANNFORD — A 19-yearold Mannford man was killed Wednesday night in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 48 in Creek County, according to authorities.Dalton L. Roberts died after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway about 8:53 p.m. roughly 190 feet south of County Road South 353, the Oklahoma...

Water and 911 Improvements

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Monday, January 26, 2026
By DeAnna MaddoxDRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright commission took several steps during their Jan. 12 meeting that focused on pursuing grant funding for infrastructure and public safety improvements.Commissioners approved moving forward with a potential 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
A North 48 Fire Department volunteer unloads hose lines from an engine while battling a house fire Friday morning in extreme cold and snowy conditions.

A North 48 Fire Department volunteer unloads hose lines from an engine while battling a house fire Friday morning in extreme cold and snowy conditions.

Volunteers fight fires in snow

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Trash service rate increase approved

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Monday, January 26, 2026
By DeAnna MaddoxOILTON — During a recent meeting Oilton council members approved a six percent increase to public trash service rates following discussion about rising costs from Republic Trash Services and concerns related to billing accuracy.Council members reviewed billing information that...

Early voting begins Feb. 5 for Creek County election

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
SAPULPA — Early voting for the upcoming Creek County election will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5–6, at the Creek County Election Board office in Sapulpa, officials said.Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the Election Board office, 230 E. Hobson Ave., for voters...
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