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Triple fatality accident remains under investigation

A Saturday night wreck near Perkins killed three people and caused critical injuries to two more. Among the dead at the scene were two children. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Justin Garrison, the collision occurred at 10:48 p.m.

Payne County Jail passes inspection

The Payne County Commissioners Monday learned the Payne County Jail recently passed its inspection by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. District 2 Commissioner Chris Reding said the DOC inspector came last month to inspect the jail. “It (inspection) got high marks,” Reding said.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Tip of the Week

Every time you stop for gas, make sure to wash your windshield. Get all the bugs off . Also make sure to wash your back window and your mirrors. Visibility is one of the most important things when driving.
When he’s behind the wheel of his #2t Junior Sprint car, 11-year-old Tyler Crow has been leaving everyone in the dust at Port City Raceway in Tulsa. Tyler has won each of the first four A-Feature races this season and is the current points leader.

When he’s behind the wheel of his #2t Junior Sprint car, 11-year-old Tyler Crow has been leaving everyone in the dust at Port City Raceway in Tulsa. Tyler has won each of the first four A-Feature races this season and is the current points leader.

Tyler Crow has a need for speed

A Drumright youth is making a name for himself on the Tulsa micro sprint racing scene and is even starting to gain some national attention.

Municipal and School Election Results

Voters in Payne County turned out lightly and went to the polls Tuesday, April 6, to elect representatives to various boards of education as well as a few municipal boards. In Cushing, Lee Denney was elected to the Cushing City Commission Office 2, defeating Stephen R. Orton 240-139 gaining 63.

Creek County D2 surpluses equipment

The Creek County Commissioners Monday approved allowing the use of the County Courthouse Complex by Sapulpa FOP Lodge No. 94 and Four Kings LE/MC Poker Run to be held on April 17 beginning at Central Tech at 9 a.m., and ending at the Creek County Courthouse Complex parking lot at 2 p.m.

Senate Review

As of this past Monday, COVID-19 vaccines are now available to all Oklahomans over the age of 16.