Mustang Community
Improvements have created safer county jail environment
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a three-part series about the Canadian County Detention Center. The series explores inmate and employee services, compliance history and more. While Canadian County Detention Center employees have various responsibilities, jail administrator Maj. Kristie Carter said they work to ensure inmates’ rights and privileges are followed. Each inmate…
Read MoreHow the OKC National Memorial, Museum impacted a local nonprofit leader’s journey
“I walked down the fence and I said, ‘Well, Lord if you want me to be here, this will happen,’” said Joanne Riley, executive director of Compassionate Hands, a local nonprofit. “I got the call the next day. ‘You got the job.’” Riley was at the University of Oklahoma when she heard about the bombing.…
Read MoreCommercial marijuana growing, processing facility fails to pass planning commission
The first of its kind medical marijuana commercial growing and processing specific use permit failed to receive the necessary votes to pass at the April 13 Mustang Planning Commission public hearing. Four of the commission members voted against it, while two voted in favor. The commission deemed the location of the medical marijuana plant, (1516…
Read MoreThacker named MPS 2021-22 District TOY
Mustang Public Schools’ Board of Education recognized the 2020-2021 District Teacher of the Year Lauren Thacker at Monday night’s meeting. “My first thought upon winning was, ‘Really? THIS year?’” said Thacker. “Of the years I’ve been teaching, this is the one in which I feel the least effective. I think all teachers are in the…
Read MoreMustang Public Schools joins districts in protesting State Board’s decision
Mustang Public Schools’ Board of Education joined about 125 other schools across Oklahoma in initiating legal action against the state board of education at its Monday night meeting. They are joining to stop and reverse the state board’s decision to address funding equalization of public and charter schools. The March 25 decision of the Oklahoma…
Read MoreExcellence recognized by council
Awards of city employee excellence were presented at the Tuesday night Mustang City Council meeting. Mustang American Legion Post 353 sponsors three employee awards. The first award of 2021 Firefighter of the Year was presented to Cpl. Josh Moore. Fire Chief Craig Carruth said Moore started working with the department in 2008. “Cpl. Moore continues…
Read MoreBond issue falls short
Mustang Public Schools’ $10.9 million bond issue failed to meet the 60% requirement to pass Tuesday. The bond aimed to make the district 1-1, which would provide a tablet to each student. Other areas that would have been addressed with the bond included renovating HVAC systems throughout the district, roofing and paving, new textbooks and…
Read MoreTraining held for veterans, service dogs
By AMY STOUT [email protected] Have you ever wondered why a service dog is needed or how one can be beneficial to a veteran? I had the pleasure of speaking with Red Avery, with Versa K-9 for Vets, and gained important insight to this very question. Versa K-9 for Vets is comprised of six instructors and…
Read MoreCanadian County Camp HOPE to serve children, teens exposed to domestic violence
Plans to establish a Canadian County Camp HOPE are in the works to provide healing to youth, who have experienced domestic violence. The camp is a part of a nationally recognized program, Camp HOPE America, which aims to break the generational cycle of family violence by offering healing and hope to children and adults, according…
Read MoreOklahoman details life without traditional shelter
Editor’s note: This is the final story in a four-part series about homelessness in Mustang. The series explores limited services for people experiencing homelessness in the area, and sheds light to one man’s journey. Kevin Eaton calls Oklahoma his home base. Although he was born in Edmond, the 51-year-old said he has been a hitchhiker…
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