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IRS, government imposter scams target seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Scammers continue to impersonate federal agencies in an effort to steal money and personal information from older adults, often relying on fear, urgency and confusion to pressure victims into acting quickly.• Scammers posing as the IRS, Social Security Administration or other government agencies...

WINTER WEATHER SAFETY QUICK TIPS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Walking on Ice . Wear shoes or boots with good traction.. Take small, deliberate steps and avoid rushing.. Keep hands free to help maintain balance.. Use handrails when available.. Walk on cleared, well-lit paths whenever possible.Driving in Snow and Ice .
Legislature prepares for second session

Legislature prepares for second session

Legislature prepares for second session

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — With the Second Regular Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature set to convene Feb. 2, lawmakers have prefiled dozens of measures outlining their priorities for the year ahead.
Mike Carter

Mike Carter

Carter pitches growth, stability as Sand Springs turns the page on 2025

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — Sand Springs City Manager Mike Carter used the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce’s “State of the City” presentation Wednesday, Jan. 14, to do two things — one, he delivered an explanation and defense of Project Spring, the proposed data center which, he announced, would be occupied by...
Robert Marshall honored with sign installation

Robert Marshall honored with sign installation

Robert Marshall honored with sign installation

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — On Thursday, Jan. 15, the City of Drumright hosted a sign installation ceremony to honor longtime resident, community advocate, and sports writer Robert Marshall.
It turns out being Mannford Homecoming King and Queen is a pretty good gig. King Max Moore plants a kiss on Queen Emma McCrackin’s cheek as she leans in and grins like she owns the gym. Photo by Mendy Tennison/Mannford Sideline Photography

It turns out being Mannford Homecoming King and Queen is a pretty good gig. King Max Moore plants a kiss on Queen Emma McCrackin’s cheek as she leans in and grins like she owns the gym. Photo by Mendy Tennison/Mannford Sideline Photography

Mannford joy

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
It turns out being Mannford Homecoming King and Queen is a pretty good gig. King Max Moore plants a kiss on Queen Emma McCrackin’s cheek as she leans in and grins like she owns the gym.
Project Spring gets Google brand

Project Spring gets Google brand

Project Spring gets Google brand

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — If you Google who will be the end user of the proposed Sand Springs data center, you’ll come up with… well… Google.City Manager Mike Carter used the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce’s “State of the City” presentation Wednesday, Jan. 14, to publicly identify the global Internet and...
Patrick Kennedy walks out mid-meeting behind City Attorney Josh Conway during the Jan. 13 Oilton City Council Meeting.

Patrick Kennedy walks out mid-meeting behind City Attorney Josh Conway during the Jan. 13 Oilton City Council Meeting.

Oilton Mayor resigns

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OILTON — The Oilton Public Works Authority (OPWA) Board voted to remove Patrick Kennedy from his position as chairman following a lengthy executive session during their regular meeting on Jan. 13.
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