Tornado in Mustang ripped roofs off houses, overturned vehicle
A tornado in Mustang early Wednesday morning ripped the roof off two homes in the Mustang Ridge housing addition. Adding to the tornado’s toll, a pickup truck belonging to Steve and Brandee Yates was turned over on its side in the family’s front yard. A portapotty from a nearby worksite was also flung into their…
Read MoreTuttle School Bond Passes 394-194
Tuttle Public Schools made a step forward on Tuesday with the help of the community and the philanthropy of the Chad Richison Family Foundation. With the 4.75 million dollar bond proposal passing 394 votes to 194, Chad Richison, CEO of Paycom and Tuttle native, will be donating 9 million dollars. With this donation, money saved,…
Read MoreSH-4 narrows near Tuttle and Bridge Creek beginning Monday
Drivers can expect lane closures on SH-4 between SH-37 near Tuttle and the junction with I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike and the H.E. Turnpike Norman Spur near Bridge Creek in Grady County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 and continuing daily on weekdays through late October for resurfacing. Initially, the four-lane segment of SH-4…
Read MoreBobcat problems reported locally, Dept of Wildlife furbearer breaks down how to handle big cats
By Jayson Knight Some local homeowners have been facing off with bobcats recently. The City of Tuttle received a report earlier this month about a potential big cat sighting at the Tuttle Soccer Complex, which includes a wooded walking track that was opened within the last few years. Grady County Game Warden Michael Zimmerman follows up on…
Read MoreTuttle homeowners suggest compromise at planning commission special meeting
The Tuttle Planning Commission handled several items Monday, June 7 before finding contention with a request from Citizen Energy for a specific use permit to drill five oil wells, to be located near several homes along East Silver City Ridge and Sara Road. More than a half dozen citizens spoke against the SUP at the…
Read MoreTPD Officer’s family fighting cancer
During the winter ice storm in late February earlier this year, an 8-year-old boy, Micheal Dixon Jr., was rushed to the emergency room in pain and without the ability to walk. Almost two weeks later, it was determined that Micheal had b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The doctor informed Micheal’s mother, Chaundra Dixon, that she would…
Read MoreTuttle homeowners ‘very unhappy’ with Citizen Energy SUP
The Tuttle Planning Commission handled several items Monday before finding contention with a request from Citizen Energy for a specific use permit to drill five oil wells, to be located at the southeast corner of the intersection located at East Silver City Ridge and North Sara Road. More than a half dozen citizens spoke against…
Read MoreTuttle Class of 2021 graduates 146
Tuttle’s Class of 2021 featured 146 graduates, including 14 Valedictorians who were Jacob Abston, Cade Seay, Lane Andreas, Emma Shepherd, Paige Coble, Madalyn Stone, Claire Hardin, Ryan Tinder, Zachary Kamm, Tyler Waitman, Whisper McDoulett, Alyssa Wilson, Taylor McGill, and Ian Woodall. An invocation from Matelyn Jones kicked things off at the graduation, which was held in…
Read MoreCounty workers asking drivers for patience this coming roads season
By Jayson Knight Managing Editor Grady County District 1 workers are gearing up for roads season, when county workers put a focus on repairing roads while weather conditions allow it. Grady County Dist. 1 First Deputy Jeff Autry and Grady County Dist. 1 Office Manager Janna Titler spoke last week with the Times about…
Read MoreAmerican Legion asking for volunteers May 27 at 9am
Thursday, May 27 at 9 in the morning, the American Legion Rooker Wallace Post 176 and the Boy Scouts Troop 4338 are going to be putting flags and crosses out on the veteran’s graves at Fairview Cemetery, which is located at 1001 East Rock Creek Road in Tuttle. Local Legion Commander Jim King said Wednesday,…
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