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Cushing police and corrections officers teach the recipients of new bikes how to ride safely during the 12th Annual Brandon Hise Memorial Bicycle Rodeo at City Hall Saturday, June 1. Photo by Raynee Howell.

Cushing police and corrections officers teach the recipients of new bikes how to ride safely during the 12th Annual Brandon Hise Memorial Bicycle Rodeo at City Hall Saturday, June 1. Photo by Raynee Howell.

Annual Bicycle Rodeo teaches bicycle safety to youth

CUSHING — On Saturday, June 1, the Cushing Police Department and the Cushing Public Library hosted the 12th Annual Brandon Hise Memorial Bicycle Rodeo at City Hall.Around 40 new bicycles were donated to the event by community members and local businesses.

Pancake breakfast to fund Ripley cheer camp

PERKINS - For the past several years, Ripley High School cheerleaders have missed the opportunity to attend cheer camp.Many other schools in the area attend annually, but the lack of funding at Ripley has kept the girls from the experience.
Ben Welch works on the plant beds on the north side of BlueSky Bank. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Ben Welch works on the plant beds on the north side of BlueSky Bank. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Ben Welch inherited his green thumb

CUSHING - Some people are lucky enough to have a green thumb — in the case of Ben Welch, he was lucky to be born into a family of green thumbs, starting with his great grandfather.“My great grandfather started selling plants,” he said.

Second arrest connected to 2023 murder case

Recently, a second person was arrested in connection to the murder case of 21-year-old Samuel Crawford from 2023. Michael Ritter had charges of first degree murder, operating a chop shop, and desecration of a human corpse filed against him on May 30.

Tip of the Week

It’s summer and everyone’s out on them roads headed for their best favorite vacation spot. Always remember, it’s better to arrive a bit late than not at all, so keep a gentle foot on that gas pedal. Don’t be in such a hurry, ya hear?

Northwestern recognizes Honor Roll Students for Spring 2024

ALVA - Spring semester honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Those on the President’s Honor Roll earned all A’s, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or nine graduate hours.

Adventure begins at Cushing Public Library

CUSHING – Cushing Public Library is hosting “Adventure Begins At Your Library,” a free summer reading program for four different age groups.Cubs, ages 2-5; Lions, ages 6-12; Teens, ages 13-17 and adults, 18 and over, are the age groups available.
Energy industry receives $50 million in budget agreement

Energy industry receives $50 million in budget agreement

Energy industry receives $50 million in budget agreement

It could be Christmas in July for the Oklahoma oil and gas industry as it secured $50 million under a tax rebate program for methanereduction equipment upgrades in a budget agreement struck last week by Republican legislative leaders.