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Cushing transfer station opening delayed

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
CUSHING — The City of Cushing recently announced a change to the schedule for its monthly transfer station opening due to the Independence Day holiday.The transfer station, which is typically open on the first Saturday of each month, will not operate on this coming Saturday, July 4.

Cushing couple sentenced in rural burglary case

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
STILLWATER — A Cushing man who previously lived in Tryon and his fiancée have admitted breaking into buildings east of Cushing from which a large amount of property was stolen, including trailers, a car hauler, a tractor, tools and a lawn mower between Feb. 14 and March 11, court records show.

Election results

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Following the June 16 primary election, several statewide Republican races are headed to runoffs, including governor, while a number of Democratic and local races were decided outright in results from elections affecting the Yale News coverage area.
Fancy Nancy says Farewell

Fancy Nancy says Farewell

Nancy Dowell Retires After 29 Years

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
CUSHING — For nearly three decades, Nancy Dowell spent her days doing what she loves most — being around children. Now, after 29 years in education, from student-teaching to becoming a principal, Dowell has chosen to retire.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...

Cushing tax collections rise in June distribution

Allie Prater
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Oklahoma Tax Commission distributed June sales and use tax collections to cities and towns on June 8. The payments primarily represent local tax receipts from April business, along with estimated sales from May 1 through May 15 for larger companies required to file electronically.
VMI Dredges Graphic Artist AK Chastain Jones and VMI Dredges President Cash Maitlan attend the IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

VMI Dredges Graphic Artist AK Chastain Jones and VMI Dredges President Cash Maitlan attend the IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cushing’s VMI Dredges attends IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville

Ak Chastain Jones
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
NASHVILLE — VMI Dredges proudly participated in the 2026 Inland Marine Expo (IMX), held May 27-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the company showcased its latest dredging solutions, innovative marketing initiatives, and commitment to helping customers maximize operational uptime.

Cushing school board approves retention stipends

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
CUSHING — The Cushing School Board of Education members approved an item that would provide a one-time retention stipends to both certified and support staff at the end of the fiscal year, during their regular meeting on June 9.
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