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Mustang Schools confirms staff member COVID-19 death
Longtime employee the first connected with district to die of COVID-19 complications, officials say By Traci Chapman Mustang Public School District just announced its first confirmed death of a staff member due to the novel coronavirus. The unnamed employee worked for the district for several years, communications director Kirk Wilson said Tuesday. He confirmed this…
Read MoreRagin Cajun serves up New Orleans cuisine
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher New Orleans style cooking is coming soon to the area. The Ragin Cajun is opening up a seafood restaurant and fresh seafood market at 1701 S Mustang Rd. It’s located behind the 7 Eleven in the Mustang Crossing shopping center. The owner grew up in the south and knows what…
Read MoreThe Lokal bringing Okie Cuisine to Mustang
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A popular Yukon restaurant is coming soon to Mustang. The Lokal will be located in the new Mustang Plaza Shopping Center near Sara Rd. and SH 152. It’s under construction now and located behind the Applebee’s restaurant and in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement. Owners Roger and Kimberley Smith are looking…
Read MoreJeepers Back the Blue
All-Jeep convoy rolls through communities in support of law enforcement officers By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A local group of Jeep enthusiasts are rolling through towns honking horns and waving flags in support of law enforcement. Jeepers Back the Blue is a an organization of multiple Jeep clubs that get together to support…
Read MoreContact tracing accelerates in Oklahoma
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is ramping up contact tracing efforts with a new COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation call center in Oklahoma City. The purpose of contact tracing is to find the known active COVID-19 cases and quickly get in touch with exposed individuals to ask that…
Read MorePalomino’s Mexican restaurant breaks ground
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A popular Mexican restaurant from Stillwater and Joplin, Missouri is coming to Mustang. Palomino’s, an authentic Mexican restaurant, has broke ground at 1404 East State Highway 152. It will be located just south of the Silver Stallion. The restaurant will be over 4,000 square feet with a dinning room, small…
Read MoreWestgate Park development ramping up
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A very unique development is underway along Reno Ave. and Sara Rd. Westgate Park is 100 acres of prime land suited for office, retail, restaurants and multi family housing. Currently it’s home to the large Westgate One building. That’s the only Class A space in Canadian County and is the flagship…
Read MoreMustang grad heads to Mrs. Oklahoma pageant
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer If you take a look at Candice Faerber’s teacher page at Moore Public School District’s Red Oak Elementary, it gives you a glimpse into who she is and how she wants the world to be. “Nothing is impossible – the word itself says, ‘I’m possible.’” Faerber says on that webpage.…
Read MoreOklahoma Ranks 10th in the Nation for Suicide
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher More people are seeking services for mental health in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oklahomans can receive help at Mental Health Association Oklahoma. It’s an organization that works to promote mental health, suicide prevention, criminal justice reform and ending homelessness. “COVID right now is a very highly focused disease process that…
Read MoreMustang Chamber celebrates community and businesses at banquet
Kathy Crout inducted into Mustang Hall of Fame By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Thursday was a busy night for the Mustang Chamber of Commerce. The group celebrated accomplishments over the past year, looked towards the future and had a little fun in the process during their 47th annual awards banquet and auction at The Venue…
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