ODOT outlines proposed SH-37 widening through Tuttle
TUTTLE — Proposed improvements to SH-37/Main Street would widen the roadway from west of North Gregory Road to Fourth Street, add a dedicated center turn lane and bring sidewalks along the project area into compliance with accessibility standards. Oklahoma Department of Transportation Information Manager Emily Long provided additional details about the project ahead of a…
Read MorePublic meeting set for SH-37/Main Street improvements in Tuttle
TUTTLE — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will host an open house later this month to present proposed improvements to SH-37, also known as Main Street, in Tuttle. The project is aimed at improving safety and accommodating current and future traffic volumes along the corridor. Proposed work includes widening and resurfacing the roadway, adding and…
Read MoreMother loses two fingers after taking firework from daughter
By Jayson Knight, [email protected] Jessica Kies says a large Roman-candle-style firework apparently failed to discharge properly, leaving the hairstylist facing surgeries, rehabilitation and uncertainty about returning to work. Jessica Kies knew something was wrong moments before the firework exploded in her right hand. One of the final projectiles had failed to clear the large, cannon-like…
Read MoreTown Hall Public Meeting on Saturday, June 27th
On August 25th, the same date as our state runoff election, Blanchard will also be asking you to vote yes to retain the existing one penny sales tax that we already pay. That penny sales tax is currently scheduled to expire in 2027. That penny is dedicated and used exclusively to fund local capital improvements. …
Read MoreCentral 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…
Read MoreBoles, 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…
Read MoreTuttle caps dominant finish with payback title win
According to head coach Breck Draper, the Tuttle Tigers went to the state tournament expecting to finish what they had spent nearly a year building. Tuttle closed the season 36-4, won its final 16 games and captured the Class 4A state championship with an 11-4 win over Mount St. Mary on May 16 at Shawnee…
Read MoreBulldogs Beat #6 Wynnewood, Fall to Luther on Senior Night
By: Ryan Beck, Contributing Writer OKC Broncos 8, Minco Bulldogs 1 The OKC Broncos traveled to Minco to take on the Minco Bulldogs baseball team. A hard-throwing pitcher with a sharp curveball kept the Bulldogs’ offense in check, while the Broncos maintained steady offensive pressure and eventually pulled away for an 8-1 victory. Both teams…
Read MoreMinco Track Competes at Skordle Relays
By: Ryan Beck, Contributing Writer The Minco boys and girls track teams competed at the Skordle Relays in Cashion, a meet that featured several larger schools and teams from across the state. For the boys, freshman Mason Duvall led the way with a third-place finish in the 3200-meter run and a fifth-place finish in the 1600-meter…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Dominate to Claim District Championship
By: Ryan Beck, Contributing Writer Cyril Lady Pirates 16, Minco Lady Bulldogs 10 The Class 3A No. 8-ranked Minco softball team hosted the Class A No. 7 Cyril Lady Pirates last Monday in another ranked matchup for the Lady Bulldogs. Cyril built a commanding 13-0 lead by the fifth inning before Minco cut the deficit to…
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