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Agra School Superintendent Jeff Kelly supervises district students — Bella McIntire, Garrett Smith, Jayden Kelly, Trey Kelly, and Talyne Iverson as they plant 2,000 tulip bulbs over winter break. This project is a continuation from last year when the district sold tulips as a fundraiser. Kelly said he is expecting 1,000 bulbs from last year to return for a total of 3,000-tulips ready to be sold come Easter. Cost is expected to be $3 each or $10 for four, bulb included. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Agra School Superintendent Jeff Kelly supervises district students — Bella McIntire, Garrett Smith, Jayden Kelly, Trey Kelly, and Talyne Iverson as they plant 2,000 tulip bulbs over winter break. This project is a continuation from last year when the district sold tulips as a fundraiser. Kelly said he is expecting 1,000 bulbs from last year to return for a total of 3,000-tulips ready to be sold come Easter. Cost is expected to be $3 each or $10 for four, bulb included. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Prepping for Tulips

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Zack Cavett

Zack Cavett

Cavett remains as Commission chair

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday did their annual tour of the Payne County Jail. “Everything looked good,” said District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 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.
The Some of Life

The Some of Life

The Some of Life

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
While I tend to avoid New Year’s Resolutions beyond resolutely deciding to go to bed before I ever see the big, shiny ball drop – this year I jumped on the bandwagon. This year my New Year’s Resolution is to enjoy the some of life.

Fire Department budget increased thanks to donations

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Following a $15,000 donation from Plains Pipeline and a $500 donation from Seaway Crude Pipeline, LLC the Cushing Fire Department showed a budget of $27,900, according to an agenda item cover sheet from Finance Director Jerrica Worthy.

Deadline for Disabled Veterans Sales Tax Exemptions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Josh West, R-Grove, and Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, today released the following statement after hearing from numerous 100% disabled veterans across Oklahoma who were unaware of the new July 2023 deadline to apply for the annual sales tax exemption.
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