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Coach Otis Stump and Dr. Virginia Peters cut the ribbon to open the new Activity Center at Drumright High School, Jan. 29. Photo by Allie Prater

Coach Otis Stump and Dr. Virginia Peters cut the ribbon to open the new Activity Center at Drumright High School, Jan. 29. Photo by Allie Prater

Tornadoes celebrate new Activity Center

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — Hundreds of Tornado fans gathered in front of the new Activity Center on the DPS campus Wednesday, Jan. 29, to celebrate the grand opening of the new gym.

Central Tech Open House: A Hands-On Experience for the Community

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — Every February, Central Tech opens its doors to the community for an exciting, hands-on Open House event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how students prepare for the workforce using the latest technology. Held Feb. 16 on the Sunday before Presidents’ Day from 1-4 p.m.
United Way of Payne County

United Way of Payne County

United Way of Payne County

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
United Way of Payne County recognized several individuals and businesses for outstanding work supporting the organization among which was Caryn Campbell, Latina Simmons, and Ashley Joiner who were selected as Outstanding Community Leaders for Cushing.
Elementary progress

Elementary progress

Elementary progress

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The new elementary facility has been steadily taking shape and will provide students and staff of Cushing Public Schools much needed space in brand new classrooms, storage areas, music rooms, bathrooms, the library and much more. District Superintendent Dr.

Cushing School District Transportation Bond to be voted on Feb. 11

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
CUSHING - The Cushing Public School district will have two propositions on the upcoming Feb. 11 election ballot. Superintendent Melissa Amon explained both propositions are transportation bond proposals — one for $245,000 and the other $1.2 million — neither of which will impact property taxes.

County revises its indigent burial program

Van Mitchell
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday approved a revised Payne County indigent cremation assistance procedure.“In the last week we've had three indigent burials that the county's taxpayers are paying for,” District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett said.
$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Cushing Middle School was recently gifted $1,000 to fund a student hygiene station for those in need of supplies while at school. These stations will include staples like feminine hygiene products, deodorants, and other personal items that can be taken discreetly by students, as needed.
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