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Boating Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Before heading out on the water, make sure every person on board has a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.Wear the life jacket, don’t just pack it. Children, weak swimmers and anyone riding on personal watercraft should wear one at all times.Choose a sober boat operator.

Water Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Whether it is a lake, pool, river or pond, water deserves full attention.Watch children closely and constantly around water. Do not rely on older children to supervise younger ones.Swim with a buddy and stay in designated swimming areas when possible.

Fireworks Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A bright Fourth of July can turn dangerous quickly if fireworks are not handled with care.Only adults should light fireworks, and children should never handle or ignite them. Light one firework at a time, then move back quickly.

Memories

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CUSHING “When my husband was in the Air Force, we’d get together in Shamrock with the community, and there’d be at least 30 [people] there, but since we moved to town [Cushing], all the kids are in different places now,” said Barbara Myers.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CUSHING July 4 Cushing Celebrates America parade, Historic Downtown Cushing on Broadway, 7 p.m.July 5 Cushing Pride Recycling, Noon-2 p.m., Cushing High School ag barn parking lot July 6 Beginning of Summer Theater Camp for students in grades 2-8.
In Congress, July 4, 1776

In Congress, July 4, 1776

In Congress, July 4, 1776

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
(A note to our readers: We wanted everyone to be able to read and enjoy this incredible document, so we chose to print it in our standard body type.
The Quiet Guardians

The Quiet Guardians

The Quiet Guardians

Deanna Maddox
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
America’s story has been written by men and women who have served — safeguarding our freedom for the past 250 years. However, it’s not just the ones written in history books who are responsible for the immense privilege we now celebrate.
OSU receives gifted copy of the Declaration of Independence

OSU receives gifted copy of the Declaration of Independence

OSU receives gifted copy of the Declaration of Independence

Caleson Coon
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
STILLWATER – On Thursday, June 25, Oklahoma State University unveiled a calligraphed copy of the Declaration of Independence gifted and made by Ken Brown.Ken Brown, an internationallyrecognized calligrapher, created the copy in 1976, and has now found its home at OSU.
Cushing prepares to celebrate America — and itself

Cushing prepares to celebrate America — and itself

Cushing prepares to celebrate America — and itself

J. D. Meisner
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CUSHING — On the Fourth of July, Broadway in downtown Cushing will become something more than a street.It will become a parade route, a concert hall, a kids’ zone, a veterans’ tribute, a community stage, a supper table, a dance floor and, if organizers get the night they are dreaming about, one of...
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