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BASEBALL PLAYOFF GAME RESCHEDULED
2009-05-05 16:04:31
The Mustang baseball team''s playoff game scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to Wednesday. The gam... read more

THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON MUSTANG ROAD
2009-05-04 15:12:10
Three vehicles were involved in an injury accident on North Mustang Road Monday. The vehicles includ... read more

MUSTANG SOLDIER READIES FOR A MISSION
2009-05-03 14:33:43
Oklahoma Army National Guard Sgt. Blaine T. Condreay, of Mustang, prepares for a mission at Joint Ba... read more

MUSTANG SOLDIER SERVING IN IRAQ
2009-05-03 14:33:43
Oklahoma Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Chad K. Beals, of Mustang, waits outside while on call for m... read more

ODOT ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSINGS
2009-05-03 14:33:43
Current Road Conditions call the Dept. of Public Safety''s Road Conditions Hotline at 888-425-2385. ... read more

DEVELOPING: POLICE SEARCHING MUSTANG HOME
2009-05-01 15:50:25
Canadian County Sheriff deputies recovered a camper and several vehicles they believe to be stolen d... read more

SALE TURNS SOUR FOR MUSTANG COUPLE AFTER MAGAZINES FAIL TO MATERIALIZE
2009-05-01 15:04:43
A Mustang resident said her family “got bilked” by a saleswoman walking door-to-door in the Savannah... read more

CHAMBER HALL OF FAMERS GATHER FOR FIRST BANQUET
2009-05-01 15:04:43
They shook hands and shared memories, and by the time Mustang Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame membe... read more

CITY READIES EMERGENCY OUTBREAK PLAN
2009-05-01 15:04:43
The city of Mustang has also adopted a pandemic flu plan. If a pandemic flu affects the city, Polic... read more

SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVERS WHO PARK AND WALK COULD FACE STICKER SHOCK FROM CITY
2009-05-01 15:04:43
Semi-tractor trailer truck drivers who park their vehicles for days on end in shopping center parkin... read more

STAGE DOOR THEATER ACTORS TO PRESENT ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
2009-05-01 12:30:48
Yukon Stage Door Theater will present “It's a Wonderful Life” May 8 through May 10 and May 15 throug... read more

ATTORNEY GENERAL EDMONDSON TO SPEAK TO CANADIAN COUNTY DEMOCRATS MAY 12
2009-05-01 12:29:30
Questions about a possible race for governor are likely to come up when Attorney General Drew Edmond... read more

MINISTERS, COMMUNITY TO GATHER FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
2009-04-30 14:49:34
Mustang ministers will gather Thursday at Town Center for a community prayer as part of the National... read more

INTEGRIS TO JOIN TELESTROKE NETWORK
2009-04-30 11:59:19
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. In the simplest of terms, a stroke ... read more

MUSTANG DELEGATES TO ATTEND 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONVENTION MAY 2 IN NORMAN
2009-04-30 11:59:19
Mustang Education Center is partnering with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) in a community blood driv... read more

MUSTANG DELEGATES TO ATTEND 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONVENTION MAY 2 IN NORMAN
2009-04-30 11:46:55
Shirley Robertson and Bob Alexander, both of Mustang, will represent Canadian County at the Fourth C... read more

WEBER NAMED DISTRICT 5750 ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
2009-04-30 09:22:00
Mustang accountant Ted Weber was named Rotarian of the Year for Rotary District 5750. Weber serves a... read more

RESIDENT: COUNCIL DECISION ON TRAILERS WRONG
2009-04-29 12:59:59
Karen Battles is worried City Council members lack the will to protect Mustang neighborhoods. That f... read more

BILL AIMS TO FREE SCHOOLS
2009-04-29 12:59:59
Mustang School Board members would be able to pick and choose which state laws to follow if a measur... read more

CASA VOLUNTEERS SEEK TO HELP GIVE YOUTH A VOICE
2009-04-29 12:59:59
CASA needs help. The Canadian County Court Appointed Special Advocate program has only two paid staf... read more

DESPITE TOUGH YEAR, STUDENTS CLOSE TO FUNDRAISING GOAL
2009-04-29 12:59:59
Mustang's Relay for Life event raised more than $69,000 last weekend for the American Cancer Society... read more

GOV. HENRY ISSUES EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR NINE COUNTIES
2009-04-29 12:59:59
Oklahoma City – Gov. Brad Henry today issued a State of Emergency for nine Oklahoma counties impacte... read more

BAKE SALE, SILENT AUCTION TO HELP SENIOR SUPPORTERS
2009-04-29 12:45:30
The Friends of the Mustang Public Library golf tournament will be held at 8 a.m. June 13 at Lake Hef... read more

METHODIST CHURCH TO HOLD DAY OF PRAYER VIGIL
2009-04-29 12:45:30
Mustang United Methodist Church will open its doors May 7 for a prayer vigil for healing. The church... read more

BULLETIN: HEIGHTS DRIVE BEING SHUTDOWN DUE TO FLOODING
2009-04-29 09:30:06
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ODOT: ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
2009-04-26 20:09:28
Multiple sections of highway are reported closed in northwest Oklahoma due to flooding resulting fro... read more

MUSTANG CHAMBER APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
2009-04-24 16:58:36
Kelly Stone and Kyle Webster were honored as Mustang Chamber's students of the month. Principal Char... read more

MUSTANG MAN REUNITES WITH LOST SISTER
2009-04-24 16:58:36
Mustang resident Blake Eaton looked into the woman's hazel eyes and saw the sharp nose and knew his ... read more

MUSTANG CRIME STOPPERS IN NEED OF DONATIONS
2009-04-24 14:51:45
Mustang Crime Stoppers needs donations to help police in their investigations and to raise awareness... read more

VOLUNTEER HONORED FOR SERVICE TO SENIORS
2009-04-24 14:51:45
Bill Owens won two awards for his work volunteering at Mustang Senior Center. The Retired and Senior... read more

ROAD FIX GETS ROLLING
2009-04-24 14:51:45
Snaking cracks splintering concrete panels along North Pine Branch Way are destined to become a thin... read more

FORMER MUSTANG TEACHER TO SEEK SEMINOLE CHIEF’S POST
2009-04-24 14:51:45
Former Mustang educator Terry Spencer is campaigning in a politically “intense” race for principal c... read more

ROSS NAMED OKLAHOMA OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR
2009-04-24 14:51:45
Mustang resident and local optometric physician, Dr. Tami Ross, was recently named the 2009 Optometr... read more

ACCIDENT SENDS ONE TO HOSPITAL
2009-04-23 15:20:05
Emergency workers respond to this three car injury accident about 1:15 p.m. Thursday in the 300 bloc... read more

MUSTANG CEMETERY ASSOCIATION TO MEET MAY 2
2009-04-23 10:18:52
Mustang Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting 8:30 a.m. May 2 at the cemetery. All deed... read more

CHURCH INVITES PUBLIC TO MORTGAGE BURNING COOK OUT
2009-04-23 10:18:52
Mustang United Methodist Church will hold a cook out Sunday to celebrate “burning the mortgage” on t... read more

AG PROVIDES IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION TIPS
2009-04-22 17:15:21
Attorney General Drew Edmondson today said the 5,500 Oklahomans whose Social Security numbers were c... read more

STUDENTS SHORT OF DONATION GOAL
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Mustang High School students are working to raise $71,000 for the American Cancer Society through th... read more

AREA HOMESCHOOLER NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Aspiring music teacher Rachel Goering is already teaching kindergarteners her love for Mozart, singi... read more

TATE PUBLISHING TAKE FIRST IN CHAMBER GOLF TOURNEY
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Tate Publishing's team won first place in the Mustang Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual spring go... read more

RELAY FOR LIFE: PARENTS HOPE MEMORY OF CANCER FIGHT FADE FOR CHILD
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Debra and Smith Wycoff feel lucky to watch their 11-year-old son walk with the cancer survivors at h... read more

INTEGRIS OFFICIALS HOLD CELEBRATION TO MARK PROJECT MILESTONE
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Area community leaders and officials of Integris Health gathered Tuesday morning for the “topping ou... read more

CITY COUNCIL HITCHES UP NEW TRAILER LAW
2009-04-22 13:51:03
Mustang City Council members Tuesday moved forward with loosening a 31-year-old restriction on the n... read more

ASHBY RECEIVES OU’S LETZEISER AWARD
2009-04-22 13:16:39
Mustang resident Amanda Ashby was honored with a bronze medal Letzeiser Award for good citizenship a... read more

TOP ACHIEVEMENT: ASHBY RECEIVES OU’S LETZEISER AWARD
2009-04-22 13:16:39
Mustang resident Amanda Ashby was honored with a bronze medal Letzeiser Award for good citizenship a... read more

CRAFT SHOW, BAKE SALE TO HELP PROJECT GRADUATION
2009-04-22 13:16:39
Mustang High School Project Graduation volunteers will host a craft show, bake sale and silent aucti... read more

PARENTS TO HOLD SPRING CARNIVAL, CRAFT SHOW
2009-04-22 13:16:39
Mustang Elementary Parent Teacher Student Organization will hold a spring carnival and craft show Ap... read more

BOY SCOUTS TO HOLD GARAGE SALE, BREAKFAST
2009-04-22 13:16:39
Mustang Boy Scout Troop 300 will hold a garage sale and pancake breakfast April 25 at the United Met... read more

COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW TRAILER LAW
2009-04-21 21:47:49
DEVELOPING -- Mustang City Council members Tuesday moved forward with loosening a 31-year-old restri... read more

LIBRARY RECEIVES NEW COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE
2009-04-20 12:07:21
Friends of the Mustang Public Library purchased new computers and educational software for the libra... read more

WOOFSTOCK RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 20
2009-04-20 12:07:21
Woofstock, which had been slated for Saturday at Wild Horse Park, has been rescheduled for June 20.... read more

GARDEN VOLUNTEERS TO LEARN ABOUT CANNING VEGETABLES
2009-04-17 14:29:09
Donna Jung from the OSU County Extension Center will teach a food safety class to the Mustang Kiwani... read more

SPONSORS FOR RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT HARDER TO FIND IN TOUGH ECONOMY
2009-04-17 14:12:56
Mustang High School students are only halfway to their Relay for Life fundraising goal but less than... read more

TEEN TO WALK IN RELAY FOR LIFE IN MEMORY OF FATHER
2009-04-17 14:12:56
Cortney Cochrane will walk with her friends in Mustang's Relay for Life Friday under the watchful pr... read more

STIMULUS FUNDS TO CUT PRICE TAG ON PLANT UPGRADES
2009-04-17 14:12:56
The price tag on Mustang's efforts to retool its wastewater treatment plant could soon be slashed wi... read more

DATA SHOWS POVERTY ON INCREASE IN CITY
2009-04-17 14:12:56
An economic indicator shows poverty in the Mustang area is growing and outpacing increases in many o... read more

MODERN COWGIRL: LOCAL YOUTH COLLARS HONORS
2009-04-17 14:12:56
Mustang eighth grader Jamie Buchanan and prospect steer Super Star stood “tall and proud” at the Ca... read more

LIGHT POLE FALLS AND STRIKES PICKUP
2009-04-16 16:56:45
Mustang police and firefighters talk to a driver, who reported this light pole fell and struck this ... read more

SAFEGUARDS FOR ELDERLY SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
2009-04-16 15:35:30
Gov. Brad Henry signed legislation into law today that will create a statewide system to swiftly ale... read more

ASSOCIATION PARTNERS WITH LIBRARY TO OFFER FREE FINANCIAL FITNESS KITS
2009-04-16 10:58:18
To celebrate April as Financial Literacy Month, the Oklahoma JumpStart Coalition is again conducting... read more

DRIVER’S LICENSE GRACE PERIOD SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
2009-04-15 14:26:28
Legislation to eliminate needless hassle during a driver's license renewal has been signed into law.... read more

POLICE BLOTTER
2009-04-15 12:23:13
March 11 *A resident in the 1000 block of West Kyle Way reported to police someone took his custom s... read more

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF THE MUSTANG PLANNING COMMISSION
2009-04-15 12:23:13
(Published in The Mustang News, Mustang, Okla., April 16, 2009.) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF THE MUSTA... read more

CRIME STOPPERS NEEDS YOUR HELP
2009-04-15 11:56:47
Mustang Crime Stoppers is seeking information in the theft last week of a car hauler trailer with “B... read more

REDLANDS OFFICIALS FACE LAWSUIT FROM FORMER EMPLOYEE
2009-04-15 11:48:23
A former Redlands Community College custodial and maintenance worker has filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma... read more

MUSTANGS STAMPEDE INTO TOWN
2009-04-15 11:48:23
More than 200 Ford Mustangs pulled into Wild Horse Park Monday during a stop along the Mustangs Acro... read more

COMMISSIONERS PICK HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER FOR INMATES
2009-04-15 11:48:23
Canadian County Commissioners approved two contracts Monday aimed at bringing the county's jail into... read more

AREA DAR GROUP SETS MEETING
2009-04-14 11:16:27
The Fort Reno Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have its regular monthl... read more

MUSTANGS ROLL INTO TOWN
2009-04-13 19:36:23
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COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THURSDAY
2009-04-13 14:06:22
Mustang Kiwanis Community Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at 470 W. state Highway 152 to di... read more

'IT WAS SCARY, I TELL YOU': AREA HOME DAMAGED AS WINDS DRIVE GRASS FIRE
2009-04-10 17:12:48
Mustang and Oklahoma City firefighters ran toward Tom Byers' Trails West house as pitch black smoke ... read more

CITY ACCEPTING BRUSH AND TREE DEBRIS AT PUBLIC WORKS YARD
2009-04-10 17:12:48
State officials last September felled a city program that disposed of tree limbs for residents, but ... read more

HALL OF FAME EFFORT: PAST WINNERS TO GET VOICE
2009-04-10 17:12:48
It may not yet be the Heisman trophy, but members of the Mustang Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame wi... read more

MUSTANGS TO RACE INTO CITY
2009-04-10 17:12:48
A stampede of Mustangs is headed to the Oklahoma City area. Drivers of more than 600 Ford Mustangs ... read more

ROLISON RESIGNS AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
2009-04-10 17:12:48
Mustang Community Development Director Richard Rolison has resigned, leaving Mike Rutledge again wea... read more

'IT WAS SCARY, I TELL YOU' AREA HOME DAMAGED AS WINDS DRIVE GRASS FIRE
2009-04-10 14:18:59
Mustang and Oklahoma City firefighters ran toward Tom Byers' Trails West house as pitch black smoke ... read more

SERVICE TAKES ROOT AGAIN: CITY ACCEPTING BRUSH AND TREE DEBRIS AT PUBLIC WORKS YARD
2009-04-10 14:18:59
State officials last September felled a city program that disposed of tree limbs for residents, but ... read more

HALL OF FAME EFFORT: PAST WINNERS TO GET VOICE
2009-04-10 14:18:59
It may not yet be the Heisman trophy, but members of the Mustang Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame wi... read more

POWER POLE LEAN CAUSES WORRIES
2009-04-09 19:41:25
Mustang firefighters and police divert traffic off Mustang Road between Trade Center Terrace and sta... read more

TREE FALLS ON JEEP
2009-04-09 17:59:25
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RESIGNS
2009-04-09 15:51:39
City Manager David Cockrell said Thursday Community Development Director Richard Rolison had resigne... read more

HELPING HANDS
2009-04-09 14:56:54
Mustang Rotary Club President Scott Swiggett, right, shakes firefighter Dan Forcum''s hand after don... read more

MUSTANGS TO STAMPEDE INTO CITY
2009-04-09 11:25:44
A stampede of Mustangs is headed to the Oklahoma City area. Drivers of over 600 Ford Mustangs are... read more

CITY MANAGER DAVID COCKRELL TO RECEIVE AWARD
2009-04-09 11:25:44
Mustang City Manager David Cockrell will receive the “Citizen Recognition Award” at the Oklahoma Lib... read more

RED FLAG FIRE WARNING ISSUED
2009-04-09 11:25:44
Canadian and Oklahoma Counties under RED FLAG FIRE WARNING until 10 p.m. This warning means conditi... read more

MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE COFFERS LOW; EASTER SERVICES TITHES SOUGHT
2009-04-09 13:35:08
The Mustang Ministerial Alliance has less than $150 left in its Benevolence Fund coffers to help nee... read more

TATE PUBLISHING TO STAY IN MUSTANG
2009-04-08 13:32:24
Tate Publishing is expected to break ground on a two-story 24,000-square-foot addition to its Mustan... read more

COUNCIL HIRES OEMA FOR TRASH SERVICE
2009-04-08 13:28:46
Mustang City Council members OK'd an agreement Tuesday that will make the Oklahoma Environmental Man... read more

ADAMS RETAINS WARD 1 POST
2009-04-08 13:28:46
Mustang City Councilman Jay Adams won re-election handily Tuesday, outpacing challenger Henry Varenh... read more

WARD 1 CITY COUNCIL RACE
2009-04-07 20:13:32
With absentee ballots counted in the Ward 1 City Council race, Jay Adams is leading Henry Varenhorst... read more

COMMUNITY GARDEN RECEIVES BLESSING
2009-04-04 12:40:28
Pastor Larry Holder, of Mustang United Methodist Church, talks with community garden supporters Satu... read more

AREA CHILDREN FLOCK TO EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY AT WILD HORSE PARK
2009-04-04 12:40:28
About 2,000 area children flocked to Wild Horse Park Saturday to take part in the annual Mayor''s Ea... read more

SUPPORTING LIBRARIES
2009-04-04 14:12:01
Carolyn Klepper, Friends of the Mustang Public Library president; Reps. Leslie Osborn and Colby Schw... read more

JOB SEEKERS INVITED TO SCHOOLS FAIR
2009-04-04 14:12:01
The Mustang School District job fair has been set for April 20 at Mustang Town Center. Officials fro... read more

SPRING ROARS INTO MUSTANG
2009-04-04 14:12:01
OGE worker Curt Reed tests a power line near First Baptist Church of Mustang. Many north Mustang bus... read more

POLICE INVESTIGATE IF SEX OFFENDER'S LIBRARY VISIT ILLEGAL
2009-04-04 14:12:01
Mustang police are investigating whether a library patron listed on the sex offender registry violat... read more

POLICE INVESTIGATE IF SEX OFFENDER'S LIBRARY VISIT LEGAL
2009-04-03 11:50:58
Mustang police are investigating whether a library patron listed on the sex offender registry violat... read more

VARENHORST BELIEVES BUSINESS BACKGROUND WILL HELP CITY
2009-04-03 11:50:58
Unaddressed road and sewer issues are fueling Henry Varenhorst's second run for the Ward 1 City Coun... read more

ADAMS SEES ACCOMPLISHMENTS PAYING OFF FOR CITY
2009-04-03 11:50:58
City Councilman Jay Adams sees a rough road ahead for the city budget, and that reality combined wit... read more

STUDENTS BRING HOME HIGH HONORS AT YOUTH EXPO
2009-04-02 15:22:38
Mustang Future Farmers of America and 4-H students showed their livestock during the Oklahoma Youth ... read more

EASTER EGG HUNT PLANNED SATURDAY AT WILD HORSE PARK
2009-04-02 15:22:38
Children's Springfest and Egg Hunt will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mustang Town Center with the ... read more

MUSTANG CHAMBER NEEDS SPONSORS FOR BANQUET
2009-04-02 15:22:38
Mustang Chamber will hold its banquet May 8 at Town Center. Sponsorships are needed — gold, $500; s... read more

FRIENDS’ SAUSAGE SALE
2009-04-02 15:22:38
Friends of the Mustang Public Library are selling Blue and Gold products to benefit for the summer r... read more

MUSTANG VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM TO HOST DINNER
2009-04-02 15:26:48
Mustang Valley Elementary's Relay for Life team will host a dinner and silent auction April 9 in the... read more

MAN ARRESTED AFTER FIGHT WITH TIRE IRON IN STORE PARKING LOT
2009-04-02 13:23:53
An Oklahoma City man is facing an assault with a dangerous weapon felony complaint in connection wit... read more

COMMUNITY GARDEN TO HOLD BLESSING FOR CROP SATURDAY
2009-04-02 13:23:53
Mustang Community Garden will hold a blessing Saturday morning for its spring crop. The garden is lo... read more