Sheriff & TPD shoot down more rumors surrounding COVID-19
Grady County Sheriff Jim Weir is dispelling rumors again this week after several people began asking if martial law had been declared. Sheriff Weir and other county officials dealt with a couple of false flags before the coronavirus ever hit Grady County. District 1 County Commissioner Michael Walker responded to those situations, saying “During our Commissioners’ meeting, we…
Read MoreSmall businesses not immune to COVID-19’s terrible toll
With research and responsibility, Cory Rose put safety precautions in place before there were any cases of the coronavirus in Oklahoma. Rose, owner/operator at Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts, was tracking the coronavirus for weeks. He noticed COVID-19’s disastrous impact on the stock market, and began preparing for the virus’s arrival. “I was tracking this from…
Read MoreGCSO Investigators solved vandalism case in less than two days
An elderly woman living in Bridge Creek was in Houston, Texas getting cancer treatment when eight children out of a group of ten, aged 9 to 12 years old, ransacked, vandalized, and destroyed her home. The homeowner is currently living with a family member, and her family has begun fundraising via Facebook. So far, 10…
Read MoreWELCOME MAT: Girls varsity wrestling will be sanctioned statewide for the first time next year & Coach Surber is already aiming for excellence
Tuttle Wrestling has become synonymous with resiliency, determination, and domination within the 4A ranks, and far beyond. Tuttle Wrestling fans cheered the program on to its 12th straight state title Saturday at the OKC Fairgrounds, further extending its record-setting legacy. Tuttle Head Wrestling Coach Matt Surber said Monday that he wants girls’ wrestling to soon add…
Read MoreYET AGAIN: Tuttle Tigers take down 12th straight state wrestling title
For the Tuttle faithful, it’s no surprise that the Tuttle Tigers brought home their 12th consecutive state title Saturday after handily defeating the other teams in 4A Friday and Saturday. The Tigers had so many wrestlers qualify for Saturday that they left the other 4A teams, all of them, in a position where it was mathematically…
Read MoreGrady County Sheriff recognizes standout deputies
By Jayson Knight Managing Editor At the Grady County Law Enforcement Banquet Saturday night, Deputy Robert Ague was named 2019’s Grady County Deputy of the Year. Deputy Lisa Hatchett was named 2019’s Grady County Reserve Deputy of the Year. Joshua Huffines won Dispatcher of the Year, and Rex Brown earned Executive Deputy of the Year.…
Read MoreRepresentative Brian Hill proposing new legislation: Freshman House Rep putting focus on reducing recidivism, kids aging out of Foster care
House Representative for District 47, Brian Hill is currently working on seven different pieces of practical legislation right now, and likely an eighth piece, he said. “I consider myself to be a practical business guy at the end of the day and I believe that everything we do as lawmakers should work toward producing results,”…
Read MoreMinco’s Honey Festival coming up Saturday
Saturday’s Honey Festival will feature a number of attractions, from tours of the local honey plant, cotton gin, and wind farm, to the annual honey bake-off, chance to meet Santa, carriage rides, and much more. KIDS TRACTOR PULL One traditional Honey Festival event is the kids’ tractor pull which is a more serious competition than…
Read MoreSubscribe to the Tuttle Times today and help the Tuttle Library
The Tuttle Times and the Tuttle Library are teaming up to help the library retain its current part-time librarian Vivian Sloan. Subscribing or renewing a subscription to The Tuttle Times will net the library $12, thanks to an anonymous donor. An annual subscription costs $26. With this mutually beneficial effort, we have decided to donate…
Read MoreBulletcatcher
I joined the Air Force about 17 years ago, but I grew up with dreams of becoming a Marine. I changed my mind because my Air Force recruiter was savvy. I told him when I sat down that I wanted to be a Marine, so he unexpectedly tossed me a 20mm shell he had on…
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