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State law changes how municipal court collects fees

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
CUSHING – The City of Cushing is dismissing and reducing debt owed to the courts by the deceased and those in long-term custody of the Department of Corrections or other long-term care facilities under House Bill 2259, which went into effect Nov. 1, 2023.In the Oklahoma court system, millions of...

July 4 fun

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
CUSHING — Memorial Park is the place to gather with friends and family to celebrate the upcoming holiday.On July 4, the firework show will be presented by the Cushing Fire Department shortly after sunset.To celebrate before the display, Memorial Park will still have its normal activities, perfect...

How did we vote?

June 18 Election Results Broken Down
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
PAYNE COUNTY - On the June 18 ballot, Payne County saw a handful of tight races this election, and a few landslide wins.For the statewide election of cooperation commissioner, J. Brian Bingman won with 126,778 votes (53.42 percent), 2,848 of which were cast by Payne County residents.His opponents...
Power up

Power up

Power up

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Specialists from Force Electric of Oklahoma City install transmission lines on the new power poles along Ninth Street.The lines will connect the new Harmony Substation with Cushing’s original substation near the Airport.

City projected to spend $11,000 on Highway 33

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
CUSHING — On June 17, the board of commissioners unanimously voted to authorize the Rightof- Way, Public Utility Encroachment agreement between the City of Cushing and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.The approval for the right-of-way agreement will affect upcoming construction...
Peeper honored with state award

Peeper honored with state award

Peeper honored with state award

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Bill Peeper, American History teacher at Cushing High School, has been honored as the Outstanding State American History Teacher by the Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Moore leaves CPS

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
CUSHING — There were a total of nine resignations listed on last week’s agenda of the Cushing Public Schools Board of Education.At Cushing High School, social studies teacher J. Moore’s resignation was approved by the board.Moore served as special teams coordinator and strength coach with the...

The Best of Cimarron Valley Readers Choice Awards

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The Best of Cimarron Valley Readers Choice Awards is on its third year, celebrating and highlighting the best of the best within our communities.The drive behind the Best of Cimarron Valley is to promote local businesses, highlight outstanding organizations, and to celebrate the individuals who...

Commission approves extension agent agreement

Van Mitchell
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum-of-Understanding (MOU) for Public Roadways/Bridges designated by the Tribal Transportation Program Between the Pawnee Nation and the Board of Commissioners.The Office of Tribal Transportation (OTT) administers the Tribal...
Toddler Music Time instructor Regina Brown shows siblings Parker and Blake Stacy how to use finger puppets during the first Toddler Music Time of the summer held at the Cushing Public Library Monday, June 17. Photo by Raynee Howell.

Toddler Music Time instructor Regina Brown shows siblings Parker and Blake Stacy how to use finger puppets during the first Toddler Music Time of the summer held at the Cushing Public Library Monday, June 17. Photo by Raynee Howell.

Cushing Public Library hosts Toddler Music Time

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
CUSHING — Children gathered around the basement of Cushing Public Library on Monday for a fun, hands-on music experience led by Regina Brown.The event was one of the many early literacy activities planned for children five years old or younger participating in the summer reading program.With...
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