Couple arrested for domestic violence in presence of minor
Tuttle Police Officers Lanier, Buckles, and Riley responded to a report of domestic abuse Wednesday, April 21 shortly after midnight. When they arrived, Officer Lanier spoke with Carol Farmer, who said that her and her father, Michael Herman, had gotten into an argument over the thermostat in the residence. Farmer said that during the argument,…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics generate $3.5K with Fill-The-Truck Fundraiser
Goodwill Special Project Manager Ed Trope reported back on the Tuttle Special Olympics Fill-The-Truck fundraiser that was held in the Williams Grocery parking lot in Tuttle Saturday, April 24. “We did end up filling seven 26-foot box trucks to the limit,” Trope said Thursday, April 29. “It started out slow that morning because of the…
Read MoreChanging of the Guard: New local fire chiefs
David Macy is the new Bridge Creek Fire Chief, following the recent retirement of BCFD Chief John Craft. Bridge Creek, Amber, and Tuttle are all under new leadership in the last few months, but the area’s fire departments have been working together to ensure the area would be protected. Tuttle Fire Chief Ryan Allen attested…
Read MoreTuttle Education Foundation holding Cinco de Mayo event at Coal Creek
Despite all that has happened in the world in the last year, the Tuttle Education Foundation was able to continue doing what they do, which is donating thousands of dollars to teachers for the sake of their classrooms. The TEF has an annual tradition of making more grant money available to Tuttle teachers every year.…
Read MoreUnion 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…
Read MorePolice Chief proving integral in design of new TPD headquarters
Tuttle’s police department is currently operating out of a repurposed residential structure, not a facility designed to combat crime, and that will soon change. Two bond proposals were approved at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, which allowed the City of Tuttle to repair many streets, and build a new police headquarters. The latter…
Read MoreCoaching 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…
Read MoreTuttle alums Plott & Surber close out first OSU wrestling season
Tuttlle alumnus Dustin Plott was a two-time state wrestling champion for the Tigers. The Oklahoma State Cowboys welcomed Plott, and fellow Tiger Luke Surber, to the team after the two graduated in 2020. Surber won three state championships for Tuttle, his freshman, junior, and senior seasons. “It’s awesome to be part of the same team with Luke,” Plott…
Read MorePiece of the Action: Oklahoma’s entertainment industry is diversifying its economy
The Oklahoma Legislature has succeeded in bringing the entertainment industry to the Sooner State. Prairie Surf Media has purchased the Cox Convention Center, and turned it into five flexible, state-of-the-art soundstages with all the amenities. The owners of Prairie Surf Media, Rachel Cannon and Matt Payne, visited the Oklahoma State Capitol in March of 2020,…
Read MoreTuttle Spring Break Shootout being held through Saturday, Tuttle plays at 7 pm each day
Breck Draper saddled up for his first year leading the charge for the Tuttle Tigers baseball program last year. After a solid 6-0 start, Draper and the Tigers had the rug pulled out of from under them at a time when they were set to do some real damage within the ranks of 4A Baseball. “This last year was a…
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