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Garrett Griswold of Ripley 4-H shows his market steer during the Payne County Junior Livestock Show held Feb. 21–26. Griswold’s entry was named Grand Champion Market Steer, and he also earned Grand Champion Market Goat and Division Champion honors in Market Goat Division 3, Class 1. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

Garrett Griswold of Ripley 4-H shows his market steer during the Payne County Junior Livestock Show held Feb. 21–26. Griswold’s entry was named Grand Champion Market Steer, and he also earned Grand Champion Market Goat and Division Champion honors in Market Goat Division 3, Class 1. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
With dry vegetation, gusty winds, and little recent rainfall, March has become one of the most dangerous months for wildfires across Oklahoma. Last year statewide four lives were lost and locally over a hundred thousand acres were destroyed in Creek and Payne County.
Firefighters Casey Walters and Kyle Wolff stand with Owen Seitsinger after he made a generous donation of drinks, snacks, and baby wipes to the Agra Volunteer Fire Department.

Firefighters Casey Walters and Kyle Wolff stand with Owen Seitsinger after he made a generous donation of drinks, snacks, and baby wipes to the Agra Volunteer Fire Department.

Agra Youth Honors Firefighters with Birthday Donation Drive

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
AGRA — While many children celebrate their birthdays with presents and parties, local Agra school student Owen Seitsinger chose to mark the occasion in a way that gives back to the people who protect our community.

Top Notch Tips From Local Fire Chiefs

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1. Cushing Fire Chief Dalton Novotny said to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms advising to note the required level of CO to trigger the alarm, “some manufacturers allow higher levels of CO before the alarm sounds.

“Is it safe to burn?” Ask the fire department

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Across Oklahoma recent burn bans have been issued regularly while conditions meet specific thresholds. Local fire chiefs say residents should consider the consequences before lighting any outdoor fire with or without a burn ban in effect.

Deadline to change party affiliation approaches

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
PAYNE COUNTY — On March 6, Payne County Election Board Secretary Courtney Callison reminded Oklahoma voters that the deadline to change their party affiliation is March 31 and that no party changes are allowed from April 1 through August 31 during an even numbered year.
Dalton Hall of Ripley shows his heifer. Hall placed second in Maintainer Beef Heifer Class 2 and also had placings in Simmental Influence and Commercial Beef Heifer classes. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

Dalton Hall of Ripley shows his heifer. Hall placed second in Maintainer Beef Heifer Class 2 and also had placings in Simmental Influence and Commercial Beef Heifer classes. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

Payne County Jr. Livestock Show Results

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Payne County Stock Yards, Clay Ranch, Payne County Bank, Cargill Custom Leather, Fergy’s Design, West Point General Store, Fuss Cattle, Ahrberg Milling, Carroll Cattle Company, CB Livestock, Steer Inn, Baker’s Pharmacy, Ross’ Station Cushing Custom Promos. (Feb.
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