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Hutson Boos, of Cushing, celebrates his fifth birthday by smiling upon his kingdom (The Payne County Free Fair) atop his noble steed (while riding the carousel) Thursday, Aug. 29. Photo by Allie Prater

Fun at the Fair

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Drumright resident eludes police to get home

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

WrightCUSHING — A Drumright resident was recently arrested by a Cushing Police Department officer after driving off in the middle of a traffic stop.According to an affidavit by CPD officer Jonathan Walker, he performed a traffic stop after observing a Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound in the 2300...

Allegiant Utility Services’ tech Quan Pugh at the Cushing Animal Shelter installing the first new AMI meter. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

AMI electric installation to be completed soon

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

CUSHING - The ongoing installation of Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) for electric is nearing completion, according to Interim City Manager Derek Griffith.“About 60 days is my goal to have that up and operational,” Griffith said last week.During the August commission meeting he had told the...

Our Blood Institute attempting to increase presence

Deanna Maddox

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

OKLAHOMA - Our Blood Institute in partnership with various community groups promotes blood drives all over the nation despite this the blood storage levels remain critical, according to one OBI worker.OBI’s Donor Recruitment Consultant for Northeast Oklahoma Holly Parker, sat at a desk for several...

Five year old case takes a joyride back to the courtroom

Deanna Maddox

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

YALE — A Yale resident was recently booked into Payne County jail after a matter from 2019 was refiled, according to court records.Trey Alexander Buntin was booked into Payne County jail on August 10 on several charges including counts of possession of a stolen vehicle and an attempt to elude from...

Tulsa Zoo welcomes endangered tiger cubs

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

TULSA — Five critically endangered Malayan tiger cubs are doing well after being born at the Tulsa Zoo. They were born overnight on August 8 and 9, to mother, Ava, and father, Raja.

Contractor embezzles over $1.2 million from area families

Allie Prater

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

CREEK COUNTY — A contractor from Bristow is facing more than a dozen felony embezzlement charges after being accused of taking more than a million dollars from customers across four counties.Charges were filed on August 12 against Todd Douglas Briggs, who operates T Briggs Construction and Oasis...

McEntire Retires

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Raymond McEntire was presented with a mantel clock in recognition for his many years of service and in celebration of his retirement from working for the City of Cushing.

State Election Board Audits June 18 Primary

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY - Last week, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced that postelection audits conducted following Oklahoma's June Primary Elections confirmed the accuracy of the state's voting system with a 100% match of the certified election results.'Oklahomans can be proud that our...

National Dog Day

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Pup parents provided pictures of their fur babies in celebration of National Dog Day — a holiday that is observed on Aug. 26 every year to recognize the impact dogs have in our lives.

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