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Drumright commissioners recognize Teacher Appreciation Week

Drumright commissioners recognize Teacher Appreciation Week

Drumright commissioners recognize Teacher Appreciation Week

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright City commissioners recently approved a proclamation that recognized May 4-8 as Teacher Appreciation Week in honor of the educators of Drumright, this year with the addition of the instructors at Central Technology Center.
Lori and Vance Hunter discuss how a routine screening led to a cancer diagnosis and a years-long journey marked by resilience and care.

Lori and Vance Hunter discuss how a routine screening led to a cancer diagnosis and a years-long journey marked by resilience and care.

Partners in Cancer: One Couple's Journey to Navigate Uncertainty

Katon Lunsford
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
STILLWATER — For Vance Hunter, life once moved at the pace of business deals, ranch work and community involvement. That rhythm changed in 2018 with a routine annual physical that revealed something far more serious than expected.“There were no signs,” Vance said. “I just took a blood test.

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NORTHEAST Bell Cow: April 12. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 63°F and murky. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around docks, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber.
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Cushing grandmother admits trafficking fentanyl

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
STILLWATER — A 73-year-old grandmother has avoided an April 27 jury trial by accepting a plea bargain for 15 years' probation for trafficking fentanyl at her camper trailer in the Timberline RV Park between Cushing and Drumright on 9th Street, where she also possessed methamphetamine with intent to...

City manager purchasing cap established

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CUSHING — A new purchasing cap for the city manager was established during the regular monthly commissioners meeting last Monday night.On April 20 commissioners approved Resolution 02-2026 which updates the city’s purchasing policies to align with recent changes to the city charter.
Chuck Claxton and Derek Griffith stand to be recognized. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Chuck Claxton and Derek Griffith stand to be recognized. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Two recognized for 25 years of service

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CUSHING — City leaders recently recognized two longtime employees of the City of Cushing for their service — Cushing Police Chief Charles Claxton and Assistant City Manager Derek Griffith.A special recognition of the two men was announced at the opening of Monday night’s commission meeting.
Arena parking lot fills up before recent event. Photo by Cody Barnhart

Arena parking lot fills up before recent event. Photo by Cody Barnhart

Cushing Rodeo Arena renewed by community care

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CUSHING — Two local families have come together and worked tirelessly for the last several months to restore the Cushing Rodeo Arena to its former glory — it is now open and will be hosting rodeo events all summer long including this weekend.
Cushing Tiger youth athletes join the varsity Lady Tigers on the field for the Star Spangled Banner during the youth night game against Chandler last week. Photo by Allie Prater.

Cushing Tiger youth athletes join the varsity Lady Tigers on the field for the Star Spangled Banner during the youth night game against Chandler last week. Photo by Allie Prater.

Youth night!

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...
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