Prue's Trasters claim the clay at Creek County Speedway

SAPULPA — Saturday night at Creek County Speedway smelled like race fuel, burnt ceramic dust and rash decisions made at full throttle.In other words, it was perfect.

Mannford opens the season like they have a grudge

MANNFORD — Three games into the season, the Mannford Lady Pirate fastpitch softball team has apparently decided suspense is optional.The Lady Pirates are 3-0. They have scored 31 runs on 39 hits.

Drumright School estimate of needs nearly $4.8 million

DRUMRIGHT — The school district’s estimate of needs for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) totals nearly $4.8 million with increased state funding helping support additional staffing at Bradley Elementary, according to Drumright Public Schools Superintendent Angela Avila.Avila said the district’s total FY27...

Proberty hearing postponed

MANNFORD — A proposed public hearing concerning the possible de-annexation of four Lakeview Trust properties from the City of Mannford has been moved to the Mannford Board of Trustees’ next meeting on Sept. 17, according to a town hall spokesperson.The original agenda item listed on the regular...

What’s on the Ballot?

Creek, Osage, Pawnee and Tulsa counties Aug. 25 ballots include runoffs, state questions Voters in Creek, Osage, Pawnee and Tulsa counties will decide statewide primary runoff races and two proposed constitutional amendments Aug. 25.

Motorcyclist run over in four-vehicle Tulsa crash

TULSA — A Sand Springs motorcyclist was injured after being knocked from his motorcycle and run over during a four-vehicle collision Monday on Interstate 44, according to a report by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Middleton.The collision occurred about 5:03 p.m. Aug. 10 on westbound I-44...

Sales tax renewal to be on August 25 ballot

CREEK COUNTY — Creek County voters will have the opportunity to continue a one-third of one percent sales tax dedicated to maintaining and improving county roads and bridges, or not.The measure set to be on the Aug. 25 ballot will be asking voters if they want to continue the existing sales tax...

Sand Springs schools allowing teacher apprenticeship

Last week, the Sand Springs Board of Education approved the Oklahoma State University Registered Teacher Apprentice Pathway Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).The MOU will provide a job-embedded degree option through the Elementary Education online program that allows public-school support staff...

Page Park upgrades underway

SAND SPRINGS — Work has begun on upgrades to Page Park in Sand Springs as part of the City's 2022 General Obligation Bond Election.Sand Springs Parks said the $1.8 million project has combined voterapproved funds and a grant from the OTRD/National Park Service.Tyrel Rogers, Parks and Recreation...

Early voting begins Aug. 20 in Creek County

SAPULPA — Early voting for the Aug. 25 election will begin Thursday, Aug. 20, for Creek County voters.Early voting is open to all registered voters, and no excuse is required, Creek County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said.“This is a great option for those who will be out of town on...