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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

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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

Raynee Howell
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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.

Tip of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 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

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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.The budget line item, to be put into a revolving fund at the...
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