Area students graduate from UCO

EDMOND — The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the achievements of approximately 1,438 spring and summer graduates during the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies held May 9-10, in Central’s Hamilton Field House.UCO President Todd G.

Cushing’s Chavez, Gaskins Close Out Careers at 4A State Golf Tournament

ARDMORE — Cushing Tiger seniors Koda Chavez and Korbin Gaskins wrapped up their high school golf careers at the OSSAA Class 4A State Golf Tournament held May 12-13 at Dornick Hills Country Club.Chavez entered the tournament ranked No.

Tornado Seniors will be missed

It’s gonna’ be hard to replace our seniors. The Drumright Tornadoes varsity baseball team got off to a slow start this year, playing elite teams like Dewar and Preston. We also lost several one-run games — most notably, the second game of the season, to Davenport, 13-12.

City of Stillwater Arrests

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from May 11 to May 17. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

“He Had a Hatchet”: Stillwater woman fights off alleged attacker with pocketknife

STILLWATER — An ex-convict from Drumright with an extensive criminal record in Creek County has been ordered held in the Payne County Jail on $75,000 bond pending his arraignment Tuesday on charges of breaking into the house of a Stillwater woman, who had allowed him to sleep in her garage, and...

Busted Again: Perkins Man Piled Up DUIs Across Four Counties

STILLWATER — A 48-yearold Perkins man has been jailed on $10,000 bond pending a June 9 court appearance on a felony charge of drunk driving in Perkins at N. Main and Highway 33 after prior DUIs in Logan, Major and Osage counties.

Man flees injury crash in Stillwater

STILLWATER -- A Stillwater man accused of fleeing on foot from the scene of an injury accident at Eastgate near 6th Street has been ordered to appear in court with an attorney on June 11 on a hit and run charge.

GRDA Police offer safe boating, floating reminders ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend and the busy summer boating and floating season on the water? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water.

Lightning myths and facts from GRDA

Each year, the Electric Safety Foundation International (ESFI) designates May as National Electric Safety Month and takes advantage of the time to promote safe electricity practices nationwide.

Precautionary lockdown at Drumright Public School

DRUMRIGHT — A precautionary lockdown at Drumright Public Schools was initiated on May 7 following a report of an armed individual walking in town. The situation was resolved within two hours of the initial report, according to Drumright Police Department Chief Chris Reinke.