News

From left, Claudia Smith, Director of Federal Programs; Robin Harris, Strong Readers Act Coordinator; Shawn Beard, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.

Sand Springs Public Schools receives $5,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

SAND SPRINGS – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Sand Springs Public Schools (SSPS) a $5,000 grant to support its youth literacy program.

Alicia Blevins, owner of NUD Wax Studio in Sand Springs cuts the ribbon signifying the grand opening of her studio, located at 14 WW Second Street, Suite C, in Sand Springs. NUD Wax Studio is a waxing/sugaring studio in the Box District that specializes in full-body hair removal with a specialty in sugar Brazilian wax.

Ribbon Cutting

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

D. Mills Law Enforcement Advocate – Creek County

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

SAPULPA — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and this year’s theme is With Survivors, Always.

Area Lake Report

News Staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

NORTHEAST Grand: October 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, and rocks.

Olive Fire Department becomes first in Creek County to carry cyanide poisoning antidote

News Staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

OLIVE — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first fire department in Creek County to carry Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT), a life-saving antidote for cyanide poisoning.

City clarifies bond committee plans after meeting mix-up

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

MANNFORD — A recent special meeting addressed the creation of a committee intended to explore the use of General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund future city projects.

Ayden Coffelt opperates a trackhoe in the AGOC Heavy Equipment Competition.

Local students represent community at AGOC heavy equipment competition

News Staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

DRUMRIGHT — A small group of dedicated local students recently participated in the AGOC Heavy Equipment Competition.

Mannford officials weigh sale of surplus ambulance, join class action settlement

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

MANNFORD — During the a special meeting of the Mannford Public Works Authority, members considered the declaration of a non-operational ambulance as surplus property.City Administrator Gerald Haury noted that the ambulance is expected to exceed the $1,000 surplus limit that he is authorized to...

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular...

Mannford leadership holds special meeting

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MANNFORD — A special meeting of the City of Mannford trustees and the Mannford Public Works Authority (MPWA) was recently held to conduct regular business that had been postponed due to a scheduling conflict.

Subscribe to