Voters decide runoff races, state questions
Allie Prater
Voters across the area went to the polls Aug.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Ambulance catches fire following Drumright collision
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — A Miller EMS ambulance caught fire following an injury collision Aug.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Ron Vandever
Vandever named to CareerTech Hall of Fame
Allie Prater
DRUMRIGHT — Ron Vandever, a longtime Central Technology Center administrator who helped shape...
Monday, August 31, 2026
Explosion investigation continues
Explosion investigation continues
Monday, August 31, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — An explosion in Sand Springs that killed two people has resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old Tulsa man on two counts of first-degree murder, but state investigators stressed Monday that the investigation remains active and the cause of the explosion has not been determined.
News
Walk for Trey marks 10 years of hope
Allie Prater
YALE — For 10 years, community members have gathered in Yale to walk a mile in memory of those lost to suicide and to remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.The 10th Annual Walk for Trey will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Homer Ray Gymnasium in Yale.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Bulletin Board
News Staff
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...
Monday, August 31, 2026
Oil Patch Jamboree preparations underway
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Chamber of Commerce is preparing for this year’s Oil Patch Jamboree set for Oct. 3. Chamber leadership is now seeking community participation and support.“We need your help to make this a weekend to remember,” said President Tim Howard in a recent event update.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Sports
Oilton Wins Conference Title, Lady Tornadoes Finish Runner-Up
Robert Marshall
Early this week, Oilton played Davenport at Oilton, and the Lady Panthers survived Davenport 5-4 in eight innings.Hallie Holm pitched and struck out eight. They took her out after fi ve innings and put Pattie Smith in the game.
Monday, August 31, 2026
King slams the door, Sandite bats kick it off the hinges
J.d. Meisner
SAND SPRINGS — Sand Springs is 11-2 overall and 2-1 in district play, with the Lady Sandites’ most recent stretch showing a pretty good snapshot of just how dangerous this team can be.Two weeks ago, they handled Sapulpa 9-3 — district win.Last week, they shut out Bartlesville 8-0 — district win.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Sandites have plenty to work on after 34-7 season-opening loss
J. D. Meisner
SAND SPRINGS — The good news for Sand Springs Friday night was that the Sandites found the Deer Creek end zone. Truth be told, finding it wasn’t particularly difficult, actually. They kept getting very, very close to it. Like, there it is! Right there!Getting into it was another matter, altogether.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Obituaries
Dustin Jacob Laffoon
Dustin Jacob Laffoon
News Staff
Funeral services for Pawnee, Oklahoma resident, Dustin La oon, will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th at the Ol- ive First Baptist Church withRev, George "Marty" Brock, III o ciating. Interment will follow in the First Mission, Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Cemetery between Olive & Mannford.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Eddie Dale Beard
Eddie Dale Beard
News Staff
Eddie Dale Beard passed away peacefully at Wellington Parke Retire- ment Home in Del City, Oklahoma, on July 25, 2026, at the age of 87.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Carla Jean Brittenham
News Staff
Funeral services for Cushing resident, Carla Brittenham, will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24th in the Memorial Chapel of Michael's Funeral Home of Drumright. Rev. Sonny Johnston of Crossway Church in Cushing will o ciate. Interment will follow in the Drumright Oak Hill Cemetery.
Monday, July 27, 2026