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Tim and Lora Chambers cut the ribbon and ceremoniously open the doors to their new endeavour, historic Tidewater Winery.

Tim and Lora Chambers cut the ribbon and ceremoniously open the doors to their new endeavour, historic Tidewater Winery.

Tidewater Winery Celebrates New Ownership with Community-Filled Ribbon Cutting

DRUMRIGHT — Tidewater Winery welcomed a new era on Saturday, June 28, as the community turned out in full force to celebrate a ribbon cutting and welcome party for new owners Tim and Lora Chambers.Theevent,heldonthewinery’s historic grounds in Drumright, drew a crowd of friends, family, longtime...

Cushing Crude Stocks Drop to Five-Year Low Amid Supply Squeeze

CUSHING, Okla. — Crude oil inventories at the Cushing storage hub fell sharply last week, hitting their lowest level since 2020 as domestic supply tightened and demand held steady, according to federal energy data released Wednesday.For the week ending June 28, crude stocks at Cushing declined by...

Payne Co. Health Dept. extends hours for child immunization

STILLWATER – The Payne County Health Department is offering extended hours for childhood immunizations before the back-toschool rush. Both health department locations in Payne County will stay open late to meet the increased demand and accommodate the schedules of working parents.

Area Fishing Report

NORTHEAST Bell Cow: June 29. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and murky. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shallows, shorelines, standing timber, and weed beds.

Payne County Jury Urges 55-Year Term for Convicted Meth Trafficker

STILLWATER – A Payne County jury has recommended a 55-year prison term plus a $25,000 fine for a 42-yearold man for travcking methamphetamine in Stillwater.Dermaine L. Arnett of Stillwater, who has a 25year criminal record, remains held in the Payne County Jail pending his Aug. 5 sentencing by...