Mannford approves de-annexation of Wright Acres property
Deanna Maddox
MANNFORD — The Mannford Board of Trustees approved an ordinance to remove four lots in the Wright...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Ryatt, 12, and his guardian, left, went on a Wildlife Department youth waterfowl hunt with ODWC wildlife biologist Paxton Smith as their guide. Photo by Heather Del Moral ODWC
Keystone Lake among sites for guided youth duck hunts
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
KEYSTONE LAKE — Young hunters have until Oct. 25 to apply for a guided duck hunt through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, with Keystone Lake among this year’s hunting locations.The program gives youths a chance to learn about waterfowl hunting alongside a Wildlife Department expert.
News
Drumright commission approves $91,500 anonymous donation
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright Board of Commissioners accepted a $91,500 anonymous donation for several city projects during its Oct. 13 regular meeting.The donor designated the projects to receive the funds.According to City Manager Shawn Gibson the donation will fund several projects including...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Drumright sets dates for 2027 municipal elections
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The City of DrumrightBoardofCommissioners approved a resolution on Oct. 13 during the regular monthly meeting that established filing and election dates for 2027 municipal elections.City official Shawn Gibson said the resolution establishes the filing and election dates for seats fir...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Drumright updates building code ordinance
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The City of DrumrightBoard of Commission approved an ordinance Oct. 13 updating the language of the city’s building code regulations to reference the International Building Code edition adopted by the state of Oklahoma.Ordinance 355 amends the city’s existing provision, Section 9-1-1,...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sports
Olive football:
Olive football:
J. D. Meisner
OLIVE — Before Olive’s 5-1 football season produced a school record, it produced an attendance figure.Eighty-eight percent. That was the turnout for summer weightlifting, according to coach Shane McKinzie. No touchdowns to celebrate. No opponent to beat.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A Mannford dad would like a word about your race car
J. D. Meisner
MANNFORD — Joe Moss has now won mechanics races in both of his sons’ cars, which is a lovely family accomplishment and an absolutely catastrophic development for anyone hoping Dad might shut up about where they place in the standings each week.After all, this Dad is most often found in the pits,...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Pirates shut out McLain, keep November hopes in sight
Pirates shut out McLain, keep November hopes in sight
J. D. Meisner
MANNFORD - The Pirates had spent three weeks discovering that District 4A-4 has horrible hospitality and a no refund policy.Thursday, the Pirates finally got to do the shoving.Behind a ground game that produced 324 yards and a defense that refused to allow a single point, Mannford rolled past...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Obituaries
Clifford Dane Madewell
Clifford Dane Madewell
News Staff
Clifford Dane Madewell, born May 19, 1950, in Orange, California, to Joe P. and Haley M. (Pittser) Madewell, departed this life on October 9, 2026, in Agra, Oklahoma.On September 23, 1972, Clifford was united in marriage to Wilma Warnock in Drumright, Oklahoma.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Darlene “Jo Ann” Fugate
News Staff
Darlene “Jo Ann” Fugate passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 3, 2026 at the Church of Christ in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Arrangements made under the care of Riley-Walker Funeral Service and Crematory.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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