Mustang Times Area News
Additional library health, education sessions available thanks to grant
Funds come courtesy of state Health Literacy program By Traci Chapman Mustang Public Library will enhance its healthy options as the new year gets into full swing, thanks to a $4,000 health literacy grant awarded by Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Mustang was one of 26 entities that jointly received more than $178,000 in Oklahoma Health…
Read MoreAre you REAL ID Ready?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Is your driver’s license set to expire soon? Did you know most tag agencies are booked up for months and only taking appointments? Beginning October 1, 2021, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to…
Read MoreCCSO Sheriff Chris West ‘vehemently rebukes’ violence at U.S Capitol
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West visited the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC Wednesday, January 6 in support of President Donald Trump. That day, there was a riot at the Nation’s Capital that resulted in the deaths of five people. Sheriff West said he was not present at the scene of the violence. Accusations, originating on…
Read MoreNew animal welfare center nears completion
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Mustang’s new animal welfare center is nearing completion, as a Monday tour confirmed the project is gearing up for its final weeks of construction. Mustang Police Chief Rob Groseclose and Deputy Chief Mike Wallace were on hand Monday for a look at the quickly developing $1.644 million, 5,560-square foot facility.…
Read MoreTrinity Baptist Church celebrates Together We Center with Sunday groundbreaking
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Yukon’s Trinity Baptist Church celebrated a milestone in its community outreach efforts Sunday, as parishioners gathered for a groundbreaking of Together We Center, a development aimed at helping those who need it the most. Mustang Mayor-Elect Brian Grider will head the new center as its executive director and was a…
Read MoreOpinion: Who’s getting the vaccine?
By Steve Coulter Publisher The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Oklahoma is off to a really bad start. There has been so much confusion on how to sign up and where to go. The Oklahoman State Department of Health says you must register at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov to receive email notifications. Sounds easy, but many people…
Read MoreSeniors turn out for COVID vaccine
State health department expected to transition to daily appointments ‘soon’ By Traci Chapman Staff Writer When Oklahoma State Health Department officials prepared for the roll-out of vaccinations for the novel coronavirus to area seniors, they were a little concerned – that perhaps worries about the shots might keep those individuals away. That wasn’t a problem,…
Read MoreMustang ice storm cleanup continues
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer It took 19 trucks working 38 days to clear the first pass of debris from a late October ice storm that caused extensive damage across the area, as city of Mustang crews returned to the task Jan. 5, after taking a holiday break, City Manager Tim Rooney says. Rooney issued…
Read MoreSen. Rosino files bill to prevent organ transplant discrimination against disabled
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability. Rosino said Senate Bill 378, creating Everett’s Law, was requested by Edmond parents Rhys and Neely Gay. Their middle child, Everett, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome…
Read MoreCity ice storm cleanup continues this week
Shop with an Officer a success, despite COVID-19 challenges By Traci Chapman Note: This is a revised version of a story printed in our Jan. 7 paper. I incorrectly read the city manager’s report concerning ice storm cleanup and am correcting that error here. I apologize for the inconvenience. TC It took 19 trucks working…
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