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OSSAA's new linked rule in effect for athletes

OKLAHOMA CITY - Since July 1, Oklahoma high school athletes are now unable to follow their coaches to different schools.The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) had polled member schools on the linked rule and it passed, according to the OSSAA.
Larry Holderread and Bobby Lofton were recently honored for 50 years of service to Cushing Lumber. Each were awarded a golden hammer. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Larry Holderread and Bobby Lofton were recently honored for 50 years of service to Cushing Lumber. Each were awarded a golden hammer. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Half A Century

Best of the Best

The Best of Cimarron Valley Readers Choice Awards voting is live The third annual Best of Cimarron Valley Readers Choice awards are underway.
Missing child

Missing child

Missing child

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 13-year-old, Estefani Rodriguez.Estefani has been missing since June 14, 2024, from her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Estefani is described as 5'2', weighs 130 lbs.
Younger art students embellishing paper mache masks during the 31st Summer Art Camp that was recently completed.

Younger art students embellishing paper mache masks during the 31st Summer Art Camp that was recently completed.

Faces of Art Camp

The Cushing Arts and Humanities Council has just completed its 31st Summer Art Camp. The students had a fun time exploring a variety of art media and techniques. Thanks to a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council, the older students were able to take a field trip to the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa.
Manhunt continues for robbery suspect

Manhunt continues for robbery suspect

Manhunt continues for robbery suspect

DRUMRIGHT — An arrest warrant was issued on June 25 for Geoffrey Kyle Morris in association with an armed robbery that took place in the early morning the day before.

County tables CASA relocation to courthouse

Third-floor renovations could cost $2.1 million STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday tabled action on the County Administration Building 3rd floor design and completion using county ARPA funding.
Young Swifties Grey Griffith, Kammi Long and Avah Lopez dance to a Taylor Swift mash-up during the Dance Star Productions Taylor Swift Camp last week. Photo by Raynee Howell.

Young Swifties Grey Griffith, Kammi Long and Avah Lopez dance to a Taylor Swift mash-up during the Dance Star Productions Taylor Swift Camp last week. Photo by Raynee Howell.

“Shake it Off” at Taylor Swift camp

CUSHING — For most dancers, hearing music drift from the studio doors is a normal occurrence, but when it’s a song by your favorite artist, Taylor Swift, the studio has a way of drawing you in.The girls at Dance Star Productions (DSP) danced last week away to nothing other than the famous pop star.