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100 mile participants pose for a photo at the start line. Pictured from left, Cade Bauman of OKC, Tyson Branyan of Cushing, Nic Day of Stillwater, Brady Stokes of Cushing, Ben Stokes of Cushing. See story on page 3. Photo courtesy Tyson Branyan.

100 mile participants pose for a photo at the start line. Pictured from left, Cade Bauman of OKC, Tyson Branyan of Cushing, Nic Day of Stillwater, Brady Stokes of Cushing, Ben Stokes of Cushing. See story on page 3. Photo courtesy Tyson Branyan.

Mid South Gravel Gang

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CUSHING - The search for Cushing’s next city manager has begun on the heels of Terry Brannon announcing he would be leaving. With the position initially reported to be opening July 1, the Board of Commissioners are working to find the right candidate.

Charter changes to be voted on in June

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CUSHING – Changes to the City of Cushing Charter in regard to spending limits and candidate filing dates which was initially thought to be on the April 2 ballot are now scheduled to be on the June 18 primary ballot.

School Board clears unused club accounts

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CUSHING - The Cushing Public Schools Board of Education met March 7 for its regular meeting to discuss and vote on a number of items including a transfer of funds essentially eliminating certain clubs and activities.
Payne County March 5 election results

Payne County March 5 election results

Payne County March 5 election results

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
STILLWATER - Presidential Preferential Primary elections were held on March 5 in Payne County. Unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board show a wide margin between party candidate preferences in Payne County.The Democratic Party candidate leading in Payne County is Joseph R.
Cushing Rotary President Dr. Don Amon gives a welcoming speech during the second annual Cushing Rotary Club Casino Night Fundraiser held at Buffalo Rock Golf Course. Photo by Allie Prater.

Cushing Rotary President Dr. Don Amon gives a welcoming speech during the second annual Cushing Rotary Club Casino Night Fundraiser held at Buffalo Rock Golf Course. Photo by Allie Prater.

Casino Night

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

County names new emergency management director

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
STILLWATER — The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday named Pearce Taylor as the county’s new Emergency Management director. He was one of five applicants interviewed to replace current Emergency Management director Jeff Kuhn, who is retiring.

Attorney General Drummond receives transparency award

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has become the first ever attorney general to receive the Sunshine Award from Freedom of Information (FOI) Oklahoma. The prestigious honor is awarded each year to a public official for showing a commitment to open meetings and open records.

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Bell Cow: March 4. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 50°F and murky. Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around channels and coves. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, coves, and docks.
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