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ONEOK buys Magellan Midstream Partners

TULSA - ONEOK has acquired Magellan Midstream Partners in a $18.8 billion merger that created one of the largest energy pipeline companies in the US. The transaction closed Monday, Sept.

Agra Founder’s Day, Sept. 30

AGRA - The members of the Agra Community Enhancement group will be hosting Agra’s Founders Day celebration this Saturday on Sept. 30 in conjunction with Agra Trade Days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group officials announced over 40 vendors are expected for the event.
Cushing Tiger 2023 Football Homecoming Queen Kaylin Beitz fist bumps King Brady Matheson after coronation at the Tigers Homecoming game against the Miami Wardogs. Tigers beat the Wardogs 40-28, see full story inside. Photo by J.D. Meisner.

Cushing Tiger 2023 Football Homecoming Queen Kaylin Beitz fist bumps King Brady Matheson after coronation at the Tigers Homecoming game against the Miami Wardogs. Tigers beat the Wardogs 40-28, see full story inside. Photo by J.D. Meisner.

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Cushing Chamber’s Festival in the Park, Sept. 30

CUSHING - The Cushing Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to attend the 35th annual Festival in the Park at Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30, to celebrate the coming of sweater weather and say hello to fall.

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.
Candace Prickett

Candace Prickett

Former town officials plea guilty to embezzlement

CHANDLER - Three former officials of the Town of Tryon pleaded guilty last week to embezzlement and conspiracy charges that stemmed from criminal activities that began 10 years ago. Former Police Chief Jered Prickett, 48, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, Sept.
Cushing High School 2023 Football Homecoming court pictured from left, back row: Brady Matheson, Conner Morlen, Lonnie Schuler, John Hilligoss, and Carl Peterson. Front row: Ava Babinec, Aspen Evans, Kaylin Beitz, Trista Looper, and Lauren Kimmel. Homecoming will be Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p..m. at O’Dell Field with kickoff to follow. Photo by Allie Prater

Cushing High School 2023 Football Homecoming court pictured from left, back row: Brady Matheson, Conner Morlen, Lonnie Schuler, John Hilligoss, and Carl Peterson. Front row: Ava Babinec, Aspen Evans, Kaylin Beitz, Trista Looper, and Lauren Kimmel. Homecoming will be Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p..m. at O’Dell Field with kickoff to follow. Photo by Allie Prater

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Bonds allow refinery investors a tax-free option

City officials held a public hearing Monday during the regular meeting of the Cushing Board of Commissioners to take input from the public on the city’s proposal to be involved in planning and funding of investor bonds.