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Drumright’s September Employee of the Month

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright proudly announced Josh Ellis as the Employee of the Month for September.Ellis is a member of the Utility Department, according to City Manager Shawn Gibson, and has been serving the city since 2023.

Microscopic close up of Mannford’s Ugliest Bug 2024: Giant Redheaded Centipede that was submitted by Noah Hall.

Local Elementary School Hosts Ugliest Bug Contest

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MANNFORD — Mannford Lower Elementary (MLE) students will be having a week full of creepy, crawly fun during the annual Ugliest Bug Contest.“The main goal is to get kids outside and excited about nature and to observe and see the world around them from a new point of view as a bug detective,” said...

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce members join new owners Tim and Kelly Jackson for a ribbon cutting at Discoveryland Ranch, celebrating the reopening of the historic outdoor amphitheater and event venue west of Tulsa.

New hands at Discoveryland Ranch

J.d. Meisner

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

SAND SPRINGS — Discoveryland in Sand Springs — once famed for its outdoor productions of Oklahoma! — is getting a new lease on life.

Drummond orders investigative audit of State Department of Education

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today called for an investigative audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) following the resignation of former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.In a letter to Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd,...

Tiny Miss OilPatch Huntleigh Barnhart, Little Miss OilPatch Julianna O’kelley, and Miss OilPatch RaeLynn McClendon were present for their royal debut during the annual OilPatch Jamboree held in downtown Drumright.

2025 OilPatch Jamboree

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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Oilton Police Chief resigns amid controversy over firing rumors

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OILTON — Citizens of Oilton flooded social media after hearing Oilton Police Chief John Hefley had been fired on Oct. 1 and returned to the keyboard after Hefley announced his intention to resign only a couple days later.The tension among Oilton citizens and leadership has been palpable for a...

Longtime resident, supporter, and sports enthusiast Robert Marshall was named the Drumright OilPatch parade Marshall this year.

Drumright’s OilPatch Festival Brings Community Together for a Day of Fun

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

DRUMRIGHT — The OilPatch Festival in Drumright once again lit up the town this weekend with a full day of celebration, community, and entertainment.“It was a great day for the OilPatch!

Luke Sellers leads the Charles Page High School Golden Pride Marching Band in the Sand Springs Homecoming parade last week. The Sandites capped off the week with a devastating 70-0 thrashing of Capitol Hill.

Golden Pride

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OBN uproots Harvest Health dispensary

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

SANDSPRINGS—TheOklahomaBureau of Narcotics rolled heavy into Sand Springs, Wednesday, swarming the Harvest Health Dispensary at 1104 W. Wekiwa Road with more than 15 law enforcement units, a dump truck, and a skid steer loader.

More about Mannford’s public power history

Justin Alberty Grda

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MANNFORD — Each year, the American Public Power Association (APPA) sets aside the first full week in October to recognize the many benefits that public power utilities provide to homes, businesses, and communities all across the country.Public power is comprised of more than 2,000 publicly owned,...

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