Mustang Times Area News

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Five junior-level Girls Scouts in Girls Scouts Troop 358 recently made an impact on any person’s experience at Martin Park Nature Center through a project recently installed at the location. Jenny Matthews, the Troop Leader for Girls Scouts Troop 358 based out of Mustang and Yukon, said the work helped the…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang projects are noticeably making headway, and among those to get an update were Mustang Highlands and Wild Horse Canyon Section 3. According to Ryan Conner, the City Planner for the City of Mustang, said Mustang Highlands has allowed for the construction of some duplex properties in the subdivision. Conner classified…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Canadian County officially has a new hub for health services. In the past week, members of the community had a chance to check out what the facility at 6100 East Highway 66 has in store. Sen. Jack Stewart, who serves Senate District 18 with portions of Canadian County in his constituency,…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang will see a new police officer making the rounds sooner than later. At the Sept. 3 City Council meeting at Mustang City Hall, Daniel Ramirez took his oath of office as the newest MPD officer. Police chief Mike Wallace said the department had recently lost three officers due to retirements,…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Bronco Stadium was overflowing with optimism, excitement and music throughout Community Preview Night this past Friday. The event featured the Mustang High School Marching Band, and showcased the first part of its new Marching Show “Surely, You Jest” to the public for the first time. Ryan Edgmon, the Band Director for…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Legislators Brian Hill, Paul Rosino, Lonnie Paxton and Jack Stewart each voiced opposition of a circulating potential state question that would double the minimum wage in the state during a luncheon with Mustang’s Chamber of Commerce this past week. The Oklahoma Minimum Wage Increase Initiative has a slim chance to appear…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Members of the Thursday Night Cruisers were on scene at the Mustang Masonic Lodge this past weekend and made a significant contribution to the Mustang Fire Department while there. MFD Chief Craig Carruth accepted a donation through a check totaling $1,000 from the club. Steve Rose, the Thursday Night Cruisers President,…

By Jacob Sturm [email protected] On Aug. 22, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Mustang Police Department to assist with an officer-involved shooting near Mustang Road and SW 89th Street. Hunter McKee, the public information manager with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, said the incident had started around 7:30 p.m. when…