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CPS signs on three for coming year

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
CUSHING — During the most recent Cushing Board of Education meeting, several topics were discussed in preparation of the soonto- begin 2024-2025 school year including employment approvals.
Dawson Claxton performing among students from across Oklahoma at OSAI.

Dawson Claxton performing among students from across Oklahoma at OSAI.

CHS Students attend Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
QUARTZ MOUNTAIN — Seventy of the state’s most artistically advanced students from 23 schools in northeast Oklahoma attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) at Quartz Mountain in June.
Konner Dawes

Konner Dawes

Konner Dawes

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Konner Dawes, CHS Sophomore, dives into the water head first at the Cushing Aquatic Center Monday, July 22. Photos by Allie Prater
Randy Bailey is named the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year at the 4-H Parent-Volunteer Conference at Oklahoma State University. Presenting the award is Mandy Schroeder, immediate past-president of the 4-H Volunteer Board. Photo courtesy Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

Randy Bailey is named the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year at the 4-H Parent-Volunteer Conference at Oklahoma State University. Presenting the award is Mandy Schroeder, immediate past-president of the 4-H Volunteer Board. Photo courtesy Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

Bailey named Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Trisha Gedon Osu Extension
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
STILLWATER – He may not have been involved in the 4-H Youth Development program as a youngster, but Randy Bailey is making a difference in the organization today as a volunteer leader.
Payne County Master Gardener’s Golden Shovel Award

Payne County Master Gardener’s Golden Shovel Award

Payne County Master Gardener’s Golden Shovel Award

Joan Thomas
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Do you know where N. Wade Ave is in Cushing? I didn’t until I spotted a tiny house surrounded by beds of colorful flowers. It’s located just east of King’s HWY between Moses and Broadway. EJ Shackelford purchased the house, which was built on the slab of an old chicken house on a large corner lot.

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Birch: July 14. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Striped bass hybrids fair on cut bait around channels. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
July 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Drumright Area Beekeepers Monthly Meeting, Central Tech Main Campus.July 26 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – OBI Bloodmobile, Drumright Fire Station, for Drumright High School and Community Blood Drive July 30 4-7 p.m. – Online School enrollment with help in High School Library.
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