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A folded American flag is presented to Robert Walker, nephew of Corporal James McKinley Walker, during graveside services Friday at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, honoring the Pawnee native who died as a prisoner of war during World War II and was returned home more than 80 years later. Photo by John Burns

A folded American flag is presented to Robert Walker, nephew of Corporal James McKinley Walker, during graveside services Friday at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, honoring the Pawnee native who died as a prisoner of war during World War II and was returned home more than 80 years later. Photo by John Burns

Pawnee soldier returned after 83 years

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
MARAMEC — On a day that felt as if it had been set aside just for him, the wind moved gently through naked oaks, rattling the few dry leaves still clinging to the trees.
New playground equipment at Garrett Park

New playground equipment at Garrett Park

New playground equipment at Garrett Park

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright recently had a new addition to Garrett Park with the installation of new playground equipment aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation for local families.
Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The Whitlock Walking Trail is officially complete — marked by the final step of resurfacing the trail last week on Jan. 7.The trail located in Whitlock Park, 601 South Jones, has been developing for some months.

Area _shing report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
NORTHEAST Grand: January 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines.
Myles Dobson and his family recently visited the MedFlight crew who transported and provided critical care to him during a flight from Stroud to OSU Medical Center in Tulsa recently. Pictured with Dobson and his family are flight nurse Matt George and Flight Paramedic Chase Boyd.

Myles Dobson and his family recently visited the MedFlight crew who transported and provided critical care to him during a flight from Stroud to OSU Medical Center in Tulsa recently. Pictured with Dobson and his family are flight nurse Matt George and Flight Paramedic Chase Boyd.

Former patient reunites with Air Medical Crew

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
STILLWATER – When 33-year-old Myles Dobson, of Cushing, was airlifted last May from Stroud Regional Medical Center to Oklahoma State University Hospital in Tulsa, doctors weren’t sure he would survive.

Payne County Health Department Offering a SAIL Class

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
CUSHING – The Payne County Health Department will be offering a SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life) class at the at the Cushing Youth and Community Center (CYCC) at 700 South Little Avenue. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on Jan. 20.
Kammy Peters, director of Women's Health at Stillwater Medical stands with Karrie Tull of Jennings and Braden Morrison of Mannford holding their newborn daughter, Emry Morrison, who was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2 and is the first baby of 2026 at Stillwater Medical. The family was presented with a gift basket from hospital staff to mark the occasion.

Kammy Peters, director of Women's Health at Stillwater Medical stands with Karrie Tull of Jennings and Braden Morrison of Mannford holding their newborn daughter, Emry Morrison, who was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2 and is the first baby of 2026 at Stillwater Medical. The family was presented with a gift basket from hospital staff to mark the occasion.

First baby of 2026

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
STILLWATER — Stillwater Medical welcomed its first baby of 2026 early Thursday morning with the birth of Emry Morrison.Emry was born at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 2, according to hospital officials. She is the first child of parents Karrie Tull of Jennings and Braden Morrison of Mannford.
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