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Mustang United Methodist Church hosting concert
Free outdoor concert slated for Thursday By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Music will come to Mustang United Methodist Church Thursday in a free community-wide summer concert. That concert will feature Stars Go Dim and special guest JJ Weeks and was conceived as a way to pull the community together as COVID-19 continues to cause worries…
Read MoreMustang police arrest two people after bomb found
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Two Oklahoma City residents remain in Canadian County Jail, accused of having a bomb found Wednesday in a vehicle parked at Mustang Lowe’s. Richard Keith Brown, 30, and 20-year-old Alyssa Dominique Ledford, also face complaints of possessing a sawed-off shotgun, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession. They were arrested by Mustang…
Read MoreSt. Anthony Healthplex offering testing
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher COVID-19 testing is available through two clinics at SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex located at 201 S Sara Rd in Mustang. “We have two different ways of getting tested. One is what we call the broad base testing clinic. That’s for people who maybe aren’t showing signs or symptoms but need…
Read MoreApplebee’s closes due to COVID-19
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Another restaurant has closed because of the coronavirus. The Mustang Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 1020 E. State Highway 152, has temporarily closed after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. A sign on the front door read “We are currently closed for deep cleaning and restaurant maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience…
Read MoreCool Cats cooks up inclusion, independence
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer This week it might be nachos, brownies are always a favorite and perhaps spaghetti will be next. The recipes are always different, but one thing always is the same – three Mustang teachers’ hope they will engage and entertain students of all ages through a love of cooking. That engagement…
Read MoreHirst wins reelection in county court clerk race
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Canadian County Court Clerk Marie Hirst will begin her fourth term in January, after holding back a challenge by one of her former employees. Hirst received 7,951 – 52.63% – of the June 30 primary vote, while challenger Rindie Hunt was selected by 7,156, or 47.37%, of voters participating in…
Read MoreNew businesses coming to Mustang
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Sport Clips, Great Clips and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are all coming soon to Mustang. The businesses will be located in the new Mustang Plaza Shopping Center near Sara Rd. and SH 152. It’s under construction now and located right behind the Applebee’s restaurant in Mustang. “The demographic was good, the location…
Read MoreTaco Bell and Sonic close in Mustang
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Two popular fast food restaurants have closed in Mustang. Taco Bell and Sonic both had closed signs posted Wednesday afternoon. Reports are that both restaurants have employees who tested positive for COVID-19 and have closed temporally for safety precautions and cleaning. Hungry customers could be seen lined up at the Taco…
Read MoreMustang Public Schools announces plan for fall semester
Proposal blends distance, in-class learning options By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Mustang Public School District Tuesday morning released its plan for returning to school in August – Return2Learn. If the district’s Board of Education adopts the proposal during its July 13 meeting, that means Mustang would adopt three styles of instruction – for students who…
Read MoreFirework stand closes due to COVID-19
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A popular fireworks stand in Mustang has closed due to COVID-19. The Mustang High School Cheer stand has closed after reports of several cheerleaders testing positive for the coronavirus. The firework stand is located next to Del Rancho at 444 Hwy 152. It’s the official Black Cat Dealer in Mustang. This…
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