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Bird Flu confirmed in Grady County backyard poultry

By Jayson Knight This afternoon, Grady County recorded a confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in backyard poultry, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. A second case was confirmed the same day in McClain County. Two weeks ago, two wild waterfowl in Tulsa County also tested positive for the…

Grady County District 1 Barn to Host Open House and Dedication June 10

Grady County District 1 will host an open house and dedication ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the District 1 barn, located at 860 County Street 2910, Tuttle, OK 73089. The event will give the public a chance to tour the facility and honor the legacy of three former…

Minco Mayor resigns following special meeting

Following a special meeting Thursday, in which the Minco city council voted unanimously to fire the city’s attorney, and cut its police budget in half, Minco Mayor Keith McMullen has turned in his letter of resignation after eight years as mayor. Dear Fellow Citizens, As the Mayor of Minco for a total of nearly ten years…

OKC policeman arrested by GCSO on numerous drug charges

On September 23rd, 2022, Chickasha Fire Department Emergency Medical Personnel were dispatched to what was initially described as an unattended death at a residence in Ninnekah. Upon arrival, Emergency Medical Personnel (EMS) located an unresponsive male later identified as Yancy Walt Dean Forbes. Forbes received treatment on the scene and was transferred to Grady Memorial…

Two charged with intending to distribute dangerous substances

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] The Union City Police Department charged two people with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute stemming from a case on July 19. Ja’Linda Lorraine Rex-Dean and Jamiriam Elida Miranda-Dean received the charge when they were found to have possession of methamphetamine and marijuana (both controlled substances…

Two charged with intending to distribute dangerous substances

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] The Union City Police Department charged two people with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute stemming from a case on July 19. Ja’Linda Lorraine Rex-Dean and Jamiriam Elida Miranda-Dean received the charge when they were found to have possession of methamphetamine and marijuana (both controlled substances…

National Mustang show heads back to city

Great Mustang Round Up set for Labor Day weekend By Traci Chapman Mustang will once again be home to a national car show gathering hundreds of participants from across the country – and time is running short for those who want to participate to register. The Great Mustang Round Up is a Mustang Club of…

Searching for bluebirds

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times   An estimated 80 percent of Oklahoma’s eastern bluebird population perished this year   Local bird watchers may have noticed less bluebirds this year. Hundreds of thousands of eastern bluebirds died in February during harsh winter weather throughout southern states. A long stretch of snow, ice and freezing temperatures killed bluebirds…

Union City Methodist starts up food pantry

Union City United Methodist Church began serving those in need of food April 1 out of their new food pantry. Levi Duggan started as the pastor for the church last year, in January of 2020. He said Monday that the first thing he did was see what needs the community had, and try to address…

Coaching with Christ: Minco Basketball Coach Leshia Brummell selected as FCA All-State Coach

Minco Basketball Coach Leshia Brummell was selected as an All-State Coach for the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes earlier this month. It’s important to work hard to win, and the Lady Bulldogs did plenty of that during their season, which ended March 5 in the second round of the Area Tournament. However, it’s often said…

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Central Oklahoma Weeklies Seeks Entries for Hometown Heroes Special Section

Central Oklahoma Weeklies is now accepting submissions for its annual Hometown Heroes special section, a community feature dedicated to recognizing the military service and sacrifice of local men and women with ties to the communities our newspapers serve. The section is designed to honor veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and young…

Boles, Stevens among primary winners as voters reject minimum wage proposal

Tuttle-area voters helped send their current state representative toward statewide office Tuesday while selecting the Republican positioned to succeed him in House District 51. State Rep. Brad Boles won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Tuesday, defeating Justin Hornback with nearly 98% of Election Day precincts reporting. Boles received 196,679 votes, or 55.31%, while…

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Lady Bulldogs Win on Senior Night; Ends Season in Regionals

By: Ryan Beck, Contributing Writer Minco Lady Bulldogs 3 vs Harding Charter Prep 0–Senior Night The Minco Lady Bulldogs hosted Harding Charter Prep on Senior Night for their final home match of the season. The four seniors honored were Caisyn Schroeder, Abigail McCracken, Daiveri Perkins, and Hallie Teague. The Lady Bulldogs swept the visitors in three…

Pickleball picking up popularity with locals

The game of pickleball has been growing in popularity nationwide, and locally, in recent years. Created in 1965, the game is somewhat similar to tennis, and is a great way to stay in shape. “I’ve always tried to stay active,” Tuttle resident Justin Tinder said Friday. “I think it’s more important now, as I’m over…

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