Local church hosts 12th annual Big Give
Clear Springs Church was able to provide 1,500 backpacks, which is the most ever, at its 12th annual Big Give July 24 and 25. “The motto of Clear Springs Church is building lasting faith in Christ by serving,” pastor Jim Harris said. “We look for moments where we can model serving in our community and…
Read MoreParties file motions to dismiss lawsuit after MHS alum’s death
The parents of Mustang High School alum Marissa Murrow filed a wrongful death lawsuit Nov. 20, 2020 after their daughter died Oct. 3, 2020 from a head-on collision. Jeff and Kristine Murrow initially filed against Malcolm Penney, 40, of Oklahoma City, his wife Amanda Penney and The Springs Events LLC in Edmond. Recently, several more…
Read MoreLocal resident, OSIDA director invites space companies to launch from OK Space Port
As billionaires launch into space on rockets, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is seeking to attract more commercial companies to come to Burns Flat. “You can make a lot of noise out in Burns Flat — rocket, jet testing, whatever it may be,” OSIDA Executive Director Craig Smith said. “That’s the sound of money…
Read MoreMustang, Yukon discuss joint water treatment facility
A joint arsenic removal facility would benefit Mustang and Yukon, Jay Adams, Central Oklahoma Water Resource Authority chairman, said. “One of the things we can’t afford to neglect is doing long-range planning to make sure our communities have access to water,” he said. According to the World Health Organization, arsenic, which is a chemical element…
Read MoreFive MPS sites identified for future bond renovations
Mustang Public Schools officials identified five schools of its 17 that need major HVAC renovations from future bond issues at the Monday board of education meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jason Pittenger presented an HVAC review of each district site to board members. He discussed each school’s system, controls, preventative maintenance and issues. While each…
Read MoreMustang Chamber eyes possible new home
The Mustang Chamber of Commerce has been looking for a permanent location since March. In the July City Manager’s Report, Tim Rooney said staff had identified land within Wild Horse Park that is adjacent to City Hall. “That’s our best option right now to pursue,” Chamber Director and CEO Renee Peerman said. “We’re hoping it…
Read More‘State of the art’ Mustang Performing Arts Center should open in August
Mustang Public Schools’ 69,000-square-foot Performing Arts Center is expected to open before students return in the fall. “This is a community space,” Jason Pittenger, assistant superintendent of operations, said. The district will partner with the Mustang Chamber of Commerce, as well as city officials to host events at the center. “We’ll partner with any and…
Read MoreFestival newcomer takes first-place at annual hot dog eating contest
Eating large quantities of food is in one Yukon resident’s DNA. To Hyrum Lawson’s family members, it was no surprise the 18-year-old won Yukon’s Freedom Fest Hot Dog Eating Contest. The first-time festival goer ate seven hot dogs in less than 10 minutes. “I didn’t really go in with the intent of winning,” Lawson said.…
Read MoreMustang Board of Education to vote on COVID plan at July meeting
Mustang Public Schools’ Board of Education approved its first draft of a COVID-19 plan for the 2021-2022 school year at a special meeting June 29. Bradley will submit the non-binding draft to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The draft approves Bradley to move to the next step in July, where the board will finalize…
Read MoreFirefighters honored for life-saving efforts: New Mustang firefighters, police officers sworn in at meeting
Six Mustang firefighters were awarded life-saving medals at the Tuesday city council meeting. At about 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve 2020, the department responded to a shortness of breath call. Firefighters assessed Franklin Cox, 73, who was slow to respond and later went into cardiac arrest, Fire Chief Craig Carruth said. The first responders’ life-saving efforts…
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