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Area students named to OU’s Fall 2023 Honor Roll

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma announced today the students named to its fall 2023 honor roll, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. A total of 9,859 students were named to the fall 2023 honor roll.

Cushing wrestlers qualify for state

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Last week the Tigers traveled to Clinton to compete in the OSSAA Class 4A regional wrestling tournament. As a team Cushing placed second with 161.5 team points. Tuttle took first place with 327 team points. Wrestling at 106lbs, Aydin Machado, 32-11, placed 3rd and scored 20 team points. Champ.
Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma among nation’s highest

Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma among nation’s highest

Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma among nation’s highest

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma decreased slightly in 2022, but the number of incidents remain among the highest in the nation, according to the annual report just released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.

Earthquake Insurance: What You Need To Know

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
By Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) kicked off February with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, announcing our Earthquake Awareness Month social media campaign.

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Eufaula: February 9. Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 39°F and stained.

Fire Situation Report – February 19, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Statewide Discussion: Warm and dry conditions will dominate the forecast this week, although looming fire danger concern will remain largely at bay with the lack of strong, fire-effective weather systems.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 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.

Tyson Branyan retains commission seat

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CUSHING - The Oklahoma State Election Board’s unofficial results of the City of Cushing Commission Office No. 2 race saw the incumbent Tyson Branyan with 69.7 percent of total votes following the election that was held on Feb. 13.
Worthy Matron of Chapter #48 Lady Talliaferro branch of the Order of the Eastern Star Lynda McPheters shares the love with Linwood Village residents by passing out socks with hearts in her OES uniform — white clothes, pearls, fl owers, and gloves with the OES emblem — on Valentine's Day last week. Photo by DeAnna Maddox.

Worthy Matron of Chapter #48 Lady Talliaferro branch of the Order of the Eastern Star Lynda McPheters shares the love with Linwood Village residents by passing out socks with hearts in her OES uniform — white clothes, pearls, fl owers, and gloves with the OES emblem — on Valentine's Day last week. Photo by DeAnna Maddox.

OES Cushing Chapter member visits Linwood Village on Valentine’s Day

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CUSHING - The Cushing Chapter #48 — Lady Talliaferro branch of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) had a new Worthy Matron elected — Lynda McPheters. She is now working hard to make sure the organization stays active in the community.
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