The Federal Budget Will Impact State and its Families

For the Children As May is upon us, it is the time of year when the state budget picture begins to clear as state legislators put the finishing touches on the budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… 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...

City officially appreciates teachers

DRUMRIGHT — During the April meeting of the City of Drumright Board of Commissioners the first week of May was officially proclaimed Teacher Appreciation Week, according to City Manger Shawn Gibson.

The Boomtown Theater Needs YOU! Yes You!

DRUMRIGHT – The Boomtown Theater located at 101 Pennsylvania, Drumright, will be holding auditions on Saturday, May 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the zany comedy, “Elvis has Left the Building” by V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger. Performances will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Ag beef market report

This week’s receipts were significantly lighter, down more than 50% from last week and a fraction of what we saw this time last year. Weekend rains contributed to the smaller run, though demand held strong. Quality was noted as average across the board.

City of Stillwater Arrests

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from April 13 to April 26. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.Alec Patrick Chavez — 26 — Perkins — DUI - BAC .

Stillwater man gets 5-year prison term for stealing E-bike

STILLWATER — A 33-yearold Stillwater man, who was on probation for uttering a forged instrument in Perkins and committing a burglary at Oklahoma State University, has been given a five-year prison term for stealing an E-bike valued at $1,195 from behind a bar south of OSU while he had...

No permit, no progress: fire marshall stalls Yale Senior Center

YALE —The construction of the Yale Senior Citizen Center was stopped under orders of the state fire marshal’s office last week. According to City Manager Phillip Kelly, this notice came after it was discovered the proper permits had not been secured.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following were arrested by Cushing PD from April 21 to April 27. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Payne County Arrests

The following were booked into Payne County jail from April 21 to April 27. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.