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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Christmas: Secretly Banned in Oklahoma Schools Once again, rumors persist this holiday season of a pernicious and evil campaign to cancel Christmas in Oklahoma’s public schools. In fact, I recently saw a social media post by our state superintendent pledging to protect Christmas (and guns?
United Way of Payne County Executive Director Ruth Cavins and co-chair of United Way’s Annual Campaign Matt Thomas and his wife Debbie gathered with UWPC board members, staff, representatives of some of UWPC's board members, Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce and OSU Police Chief Leon Jones as Gary Teel of Simmons Bank filled the final ten percent of the $1 million goal thermometer on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Stillwater YMCA.

United Way of Payne County Executive Director Ruth Cavins and co-chair of United Way’s Annual Campaign Matt Thomas and his wife Debbie gathered with UWPC board members, staff, representatives of some of UWPC's board members, Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce and OSU Police Chief Leon Jones as Gary Teel of Simmons Bank filled the final ten percent of the $1 million goal thermometer on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Stillwater YMCA.

United Way Payne County achieves $1 Million Goal

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
STILLWATER - United Way of Payne County (UWPC) celebrated reaching its $1 million campaign goal on Dec. 14 at the Stillwater YMCA.

Stock Market Insights

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Dr. Richard Baker AIF, is the founder and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. The Unexpected Market Kiss I reached out to shake her hand, and to my shock, the older lady kissed me hard on the lips.
Dr. Randy Grellner

Dr. Randy Grellner

Grellner announces candidacy for State Senate

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
CUSHING - Republican Dr. Randy Grellner, of Cushing, announced late last week his intent to run for Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 21, in a bid to fill the seat currently held by Sen. Tom Duggar, R-Stillwater. In September of this year, Duggar announced his retirement.

Cushing School Board approves district encumbrances

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
CUSHING - Cushing Public School Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Dec. 7 to discuss routine matters before the holiday break. According to Superintendent Melissa Amon, everything that was posted on the agenda was approved including a list of encumbrances totaling over $350,000.
Christina Chestnut

Christina Chestnut

“It’s a Wonderful Life” with a wonderful family

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
CUSHING - The final showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A live radio play” presented by Cushing Community Theatre was Saturday, Dec. 16. The production had Christina Chestnut sitting in the director’s chair — according to her, it was her first big production at the theatre.
Jim and Shellie Walker enjoy a cup of hot apple cider during the inaugural Downtown Cushing Revitalization Association (DRCA) Cookie Crawl held Tuesday, Dec.12. Seventeen businesses participated in the Cookie Crawl and 92 boxes of cookies were sold. Photo by Allie Prater

Jim and Shellie Walker enjoy a cup of hot apple cider during the inaugural Downtown Cushing Revitalization Association (DRCA) Cookie Crawl held Tuesday, Dec.12. Seventeen businesses participated in the Cookie Crawl and 92 boxes of cookies were sold. Photo by Allie Prater

Cookie Crawl

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Bulletin Board 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.

Annual Christmas Parade winners

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
CUSHING - The Cushing Chamber Annual Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 9. Of the 30-plus parade participants, only a few were able to end the night with bragging rights after winning one of six awards.
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