April 7. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 58°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass excellent on crankbaits, jerk baits, and jigs around coves, riprap, river channel, and rocks. Blue and channel cat. sh good on cut bait, dough bait, live bait, live shad,…

“It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, making us all aware that it’s awful important to recognize that the work zones may be temporary, but the consequences of crazy drivin’ can be permanent. So, when you’re behind that wheel in a construction zone, remember to tread lightly because your actions…

What’s black and white and read all over?The newspaper!

DRUMRIGHT — Mark Whinnery announced he would be retiring from the position of Drumright city manager after nearly 12-years which raised the question, who would fi ll his shoes? The commission recently answered by selecting current Drumright Police Chief Shawn Gibson after a two month long search.On…

SAPULPA - The Creek County Board of Commissioners Monday discussed an application for a Stroud Lake Access grant by District 2 Commissioner Leon Warner."I actually fi led an application to get a grant for that. We don't know if we've got it yet, but I just wanted to let the board know that I went…

Motorists can expect shoulder closures on the I-44/Turner Turnpike between mm 201203 near Heyburn in Creek County through summer as work begins to widen the turnpike to six lanes in this area. Motorists can expect narrow lanes through the remainder of the 6-mile work zone toward Bristow as well as…

SAND SPRINGS - On Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the thirty-fi fth annual Herbal A air Festival will be held in the heart of Sand Springs.Considered the ‘Grandfather’ of Oklahoma Herb Fest's, this is known to be one of the largest gatherings in the state of producers, gardeners, and…

DRUMRIGHT — Boomtown Theater introduces, Rachel Williams — its new understudy actress for no less than two major characters for the upcoming Award Winning fi lm and play, “On Golden Pond” written by Ernest Thompson. The play’s other major characters have previously been introduced. However, with…

After splitting with the Stillwater Pioneers last week, the Sand Springs Sandite baseball team went on to take down Tulsa NOAH (Northeast Oklahoma Association of Homeschools) on Thursday and Westmoore Friday.With 10 games left in the regular season, the Sandites are on the bubble — fourth place in…

OKLAHOMA CITY - Applications for the 2024-25 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2024.Members will meet once a month during the school year. Activities include visits to agricultural companies and organizations,…