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Mustang School District close to calling $181.28 million bond issue
By Traci Chapman As Mustang Public School’s student population and needs continue to expand, the funding the district needs to meet them is headed in the other direction – and officials say they need to find a way to meet those needs sooner rather than later. That’s why, after several successful bond elections, officials are…
Read MoreDisabled seniors say they are afraid to use crosswalk on Mustang Road
By Jon Watje Managing Editor Crossing a street may not seem that big of a deal for some, but for others it is a challenge. Mustang resident Sherree Price said she is having trouble crossing Mustang Road, even when using the crosswalk at E. Trade Center Terrace. “I am a disabled senior and live at…
Read MoreCity hires new police chief
The City of Mustang is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Robert Groseclose as the next police chief for the City of Mustang. Mr. Groseclose began his law enforcement career as a police officer in forest park. After his time in forest park, Mr. Groseclose worked for the city of Spencer for 14 years,…
Read MoreMHS basketball coach steps down
Mustang Public Schools has learned that Terry Long is resigning from his position as the Mustang High School boy’s basketball coach effective today, Monday, Oct. 3. He will continue his teaching duties. “Coach Long said that economically he has reached a position personally where he must make changes to provide for his family,” said Superintendent…
Read MoreRetail center on its way
By Jon Watje Managing Editor Robert Crout has been developing commercial and residential properties in Mustang since 1977 and his latest project will soon take off at a busy intersection in the city. Crout Companies recently began advertising Wild Horse Ranch, a new commercial development that will go in at the northeast corner of SW…
Read MoreTwo critically injured in wreck involving Canadian County Sheriff’s Deputy
By Jon Watje Managing Editor A Canadian County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in an injury accident on Monday and was pinned in his car until emergency crews arrived. “The accident is still under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office,” said Undersheriff Chris West. A preliminary report stated that at…
Read MoreRodeo brings Mustang back to the good ole’ days
By Traci Chapman It’s been 40 years since the first Western Days in Mustang and perhaps this year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Heritage” has no stronger meaning than when speaking about the annual Roundup Club Open Rodeo. Technically speaking, the Roundup Club’s first event wasn’t held during Western Days, but right after, organizer Coeta Morrel said.…
Read MoreMustang man named county’s ‘Outstanding Citizen’
During the Canadian County Fair Family Night festivities Donald Anderson of Mustang, Oklahoma was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Canadian County Citizen Award. Don was presented with a certificate and the winning cookie jar fair entry. This year’s winning cookie jar was made by Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) group. Mr. Anderson was nominated…
Read MoreBailey terminated from athletic director post
By Traci Chapman Mustang Public Schools’ athletic director Chuck Bailey has been terminated, effective immediately. The move came after a more than four-hour meeting Friday, in which MPS Board of Education members unanimously voted to follow the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel to fire Bailey. The action was brought before the board by MPS…
Read MoreWork begins on Silver Drive
By Jon Watje Managing Editor Residents along Silver Drive will have to maneuver around road work the next couple of weeks. On Monday, the City began a concrete replacement project on the road by tearing up the old concrete near the intersection of W. State Highway 152. “The process will involve removing the old concrete…
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