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Area city and school candidate filings

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Candidate filing for local municipalities and school board offices were open from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 last week. Below is a list of candidates who filed and for what office. Primary election for each position will be held on Feb. 13, 2024 and General elections will be held April 2, 2024.
Republicans outnumber Democrats in Payne County

Republicans outnumber Democrats in Payne County

Republicans outnumber Democrats in Payne County

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Registered voters will soon have the opportunity to be an active part of democracy as multiple municipality and board of education as well as presidential preferential primary candidates filed for government positions this past Monday through Tuesday.

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Fort Gibson: November 25. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Blue catfish good on shad around channels, main lake, and points.

Mostly Educational

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
By Tom Deighan This time of year, many people visit their local schools for ball games, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas programs, and other events. For some, it is their first time inside a school building for many years, so they inevitably have some questions.
Three members of the Cushing FFA Swine Show Team traveled to Mannford for the first swine jackpot of the Season. Together, they came home with several first, second and third place ribbons in their respective classes. Junior Melannie Townes brought home Breed Champion with her Duroc. Photos by Sarah Townes.

Three members of the Cushing FFA Swine Show Team traveled to Mannford for the first swine jackpot of the Season. Together, they came home with several first, second and third place ribbons in their respective classes. Junior Melannie Townes brought home Breed Champion with her Duroc. Photos by Sarah Townes.

Cushing FFA Swine Show Team

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

House Page Program Now Accepting Applications

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.
Agra Homecoming

Agra Homecoming

Agra Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Agra Basketball Homecoming Queen Mady Bradford and HomeComing King Austin Brinker stand with Flower Girl Mia Russell and Crown Bearer Beckham Rodgers during the coronation ceremony Friday, Dec. 1. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Area Holiday Happenings

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The spirit of Christmas has been running through local communities since the end of November and the coming days are no different. Below is a list of a few events happening this weekend — Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, for you and the family to enjoy.
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