Yuletide Drive

Lady Pirate Emma McCrakin makes a drive e to the basket during Mannford’s game against the Cushing Lady Tigers. Lady Pirates beat Cushing 45-30. Lady Pirates return to the court Tuesday, Jan. 6 at home against the Sperry Pirates

Sand Springs teen dies in car crash

OAKHURST — An 18-year-old Sand Springs man was killed and three others were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Creek County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Troopers said the collision occurred about 7:58 a.m. Dec. 20 near West 63rd Street South and South 63rd West Avenue, southwest of...

Catch of the Week

Draken St. Germain caught this beauty at Ponca Lake on Sunday. Nice fi sh, Draken! Send us your recent catches! Share them at Keystone Gusher on Facebook, or email them to: editor@ cushingcitizen.com — Take a kid fi shing and always wear your PFD.

Absentee ballot applications available for 2026 election year

SAPULPA — Voters in Creek County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now, said County Election Board Secretary, Vicki Martin.Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year.

Drumright rate increase for gas, water, and wastewater

DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright has approved increases to gas, water, and wastewater rates.

Oilton transitions to less penny usage

OILTON - Oilton City Hall will no longer issue pennies as change, according to a recent announcement.