Top-ranked Schatz leads No. 8 Ripley to strong week on the course

CLEVELAND — Behind the continued dominance of Class 2A’s top-ranked golfer, the No. 8 Ripley boys golf team turned in a pair of strong finishes last week, placing second at the Caney Valley Tournament and third at the John Marshall Tournament.Junior Elijah Schatz, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and No.

ICE

CUSHING — Questions about safety and transparency surfaced following a recent amendment allowing additional U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bed space at the CoreCivic Cimarron Correctional Facility. However, city officials say the change is unlikely to impact daily life in Cushing.

Payne County enacts burn ban through April 6

STILLWATER — Payne County is now under a burn ban following action by county commissioners during an emergency meeting Friday morning.The Payne County Board of County Commissioners approved the measure during an 8 a.m.

Mutual aid needed for Fairlawn grass fire

CUSHING — A large grass fire in the area of Fairlawn and Harmony sparked a multi-agency response last Thursday on March 26. Firefighters from Cushing and surrounding departments worked several hours to stop the fast-moving blaze and contain the fire.

Residents reportedly drilling backyard wells as oil prices climb

CUSHING — With oil prices climbing and the city long known as the “Pipeline Crossroads of the World,” a new trend has reportedly taken hold in Cushing, residents attempting to tap their own backyard oil wells.

Yale arrest connected to Cushing vehicle break-in

YALE — A 34-year-old man was recently arrested in Yale by the Cushing Police Department following an investigation into a vehicle breakin that occurred in Cushing, according to local authorities.

Payne County early voting, candidate filing coming up

STILLWATER — Early voting as well as candidate filing dates will occur next week; April 1-3.Statewide elections activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on April 1 when candidate filing periods open for a number of county offices, according to Payne County Election Board Secretary Courtney Callison.

Lady Tigers find their bite

Cushing claws back, blasts Healdton in Festival thriller CUSHING — If you’ve spent time with this group, you know the deal.There’s a point in every game—usually when things look like they’re slipping — then somebody in the dugout leans over, grins, and whispers, “We got this.

Lady Tigers dominate home tournament

CUSHING — On a cool, breezy Monday at Buffalo Rock Golf Course, the Cushing Lady Tigers didn’t just play, they owned their home course.

Local athletes represent at Mid South

STILLWATER — The gravel roads around Stillwater once again tested endurance, grit and a little bit of stubbornness as area athletes took on the 2026 Mid South bike race and trail events.