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Jon Wattenburger

Three years of court results in jury returning guilty verdict

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
STILLWATER — On May 1, a jury returned to the Payne County court guilty verdicts for two separate counts of child sexual abuse against Jon Wattenburger. One count with a fix punishment of 25-years and $500 and one with a fix punishment of five-years and $500.
JAKE SPECIAL Stillwater trespassing after being forbiddenpublic intoxicationpossession of controlled substances-burglary first degree

JAKE SPECIAL Stillwater trespassing after being forbiddenpublic intoxicationpossession of controlled substances-burglary first degree

Payne County Arrests

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The performers of “Caught in the Act” Directed by Griff Schoen — TJ Roberts as Dan and Krystle Hutchko as Annie — sit on stage and discuss the nuances of being a character in a play.

The performers of “Caught in the Act” Directed by Griff Schoen — TJ Roberts as Dan and Krystle Hutchko as Annie — sit on stage and discuss the nuances of being a character in a play.

One-Act Play Festival Results

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
CUSHING — The second annual One-Act Play Festival and Fundraiser for the Cushing Community Theatre was held on Sunday, May 5.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.
Ripley Graduate Taylor Boyd gives her valedictorian speech with words of wisdom in the form of song quotes at the RHS class of 2024 commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 11. Photo by Allie Prater

Ripley Graduate Taylor Boyd gives her valedictorian speech with words of wisdom in the form of song quotes at the RHS class of 2024 commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 11. Photo by Allie Prater

The Ceremonies Begin

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Brothers Liquor reopened at their new location in Downtown Cushing on May 1. Cushing Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for owner Brett Anderson alongside family and friends.

Brothers Liquor reopened at their new location in Downtown Cushing on May 1. Cushing Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for owner Brett Anderson alongside family and friends.

Ribbon Cutting

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
City workers Sean McDowell, Billy Hickman, and Ricky Johnson cut through the asphalt of Harrison Avenue just passed Broadway Street on April 24 in preparation for a new waterline installation. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

City workers Sean McDowell, Billy Hickman, and Ricky Johnson cut through the asphalt of Harrison Avenue just passed Broadway Street on April 24 in preparation for a new waterline installation. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Men at work

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Tip of the Week

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Roads can be mighty tricky with all the graduation excitement and whatnot. Keep your eyes peeled and your hands at ten and two. And for goodness’ sake, if you’ve been celebrating with a bit too much spirit, let someone else take the wheel or call for a ride home.
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