District approves opening a sweep account

CUSHING — The Cushing Public School Board of Education met on Jan. 11 for the regular monthly meeting during which they approved everything listed on the agenda including the creations of a sweep account to hold funds, according to Superintendent Melissa Amon.

Wintery Weather

Prepare now for a drop in temperatures

Winter is coming. Officially, it arrived on Dec. 21, but mild temperatures and dry conditions have lulled a lot of us into forgetting just how bad an Oklahoma winter can be. Do not despair — a stark reminder awaits just around the corner. On Thursday, Jan.

Caring for Caregivers Act Takes Effect

OKLAHOMA CITY – First-of-its-kind legislation that gives an expansive tax credit to Oklahoma family caregivers took effect Jan. 1.

Payne County Arrests

The following inmates were booked into Payne County Jail Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 7. All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. SUGAR COOPER Stillwater — possession of controlled substance resisting executive officer - public intoxication.

Warm December Caps Warm 2023

Jan. 8, 2023 December was unusually warm across all of Oklahoma, and uncommonly wet across the northwestern third. A prolonged absence of Arctic air led to the state’s fourth warmest December since records began in 1895, and contributed to 2023’s rank as the 10th warmest calendar year.

Gann Bill Seeks to Expose and End Secretive Practice of Verbal Earmarks

OKLAHOMA CITY - Rep. Tom Gann, R- Inola today announced the release of the 'Verbal Earmarks Transparency Act of 2024' The Act, HB2967, will require state agency officials to disclose attempts by legislators to enforce 'verbal earmarks.

Deadline to request absentee ballot for February election approaches

STILLWATER - Voters in Payne County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 13th Board of Education Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Courtney Callison said today.