PCSO: Man posed as brother to avoid warrant arrest

STILLWATER — A Jennings man with a history of drug convictions in Creek and Pawnee counties has been ordered to appear before a Payne County judge on Sept. 30 on a felony fraud charge accusing him of representing himself as his brother by using his name when he was stopped for a traffic violation...

Oilton council continues Mayor’s improvement plan; adds police chief’s

OILTON—TensionmountedatAugust’s regular meeting of the Oilton City Council, prompting the decision to move forward with a personal improvement plan (PIP) for Mayor Patrick Kennedy and a separate one for Police Chief John Hefley.A PIP is typically used to formally address concerns about an...

Cleveland schools turn to lease revenue bonds to expand facilities

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Board of Education recently approved two resolutions using lease revenue bonds to help the school district move forward with facility improvements.“Oklahoma law doesn’t allow school districts to directly use lease revenue bonds, so we work with the Cleveland Educational...