Wildfires burn thousands of acres, dozens of homes

“It’s been a whirlwind,” said Pawnee County Emergency Manager Chris Chailer as he monitored an ongoing wildfire on Monday, March 17.

“The Cat” hangs up his hat

CUSHING - During the National Education Associations’ Read Across America/Suess week the Cushing Pre-K students are visited by the beloved Cat in the Hat but their visitor is extra special because he is a dedicated member of the Cushing Public School district — Don McCroskey.Each year, students...

Local teacher shoots for the stars

CUSHING - Cushing Public Schools’ fifth grade science teacher Alyssa Waterson has taken one small step for herself and one giant leap for her students by not only telling them to shoot for the stars but by showing them how to.Waterson has entered a contest that influencer Emily “The Space Gal”...

Price gouging statute in effect for counties ravaged by wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following today’s declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by yesterday’s wildfires.The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an...

Don Amon in The Play That Goes Wrong

“There’s always things that goes wrong” TULSA — “It’s called The Play That Goes Wrong so I’m not giving away any secretes when I say that something goes wrong,” said Cushing High School Assistant Principal and longtime resident Dr. Don Amon when discussing his upcoming Theatre Tulsa debut.Despite...

Central Technology Center's Rentz honored with award

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shelly Rentz from Central Technology Center was honored Tuesday as a 2024 Workforce Partner of the Year during the 31st annual People with Disabilities Awareness Day in Oklahoma City.The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services hosted the event that was held at the Oklahoma...

Talley Awarded

The officials of the City of Yale presented John Talley with a plaque in recognition of his six years of service as the district representative in the House of Representatives as well as in acknowledgement of his dedication to the City of Yale and its citizens throughout his time serving.

Shelly Austin’s Passion for Teaching Earns Statewide Recognition

CUSHING – Shelly Austin, a ninthgrade English teacher at Cushing High School, has been named a top ten finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes outstanding educators across the state.Austin, who has taught in Cushing for several years, has always had a passion for...