Payne County Arrests

The following arrests were made from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17. All are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. DARMAECIA HILL Stillwater – trespassing after being forbidden.

Stillwater man dies after motorcycle wreck on US-412

CLEVELAND - On Thursday, Sept. 14 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a fatality collision occurred on US-412 at Westport Road a few miles southeast of Cleveland.

City of Cushing Arrests

The following arrests were made from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17. All are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Pederson and Dossett hold interim study on industrial hemp production

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, and Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, held an interim study Monday to investigate rural development through industrial hemp production. “This study allowed us to see what industrial opportunities there are in hemp production,” Pederson said.

Oklahoma Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Program

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. Recipients of these awards will be honored at the OHS Awards Banquet to be held Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Scott A. McGinnis Memorial Scholarship awarded

Established in 2003 by the McGinnis family following the death of their son, Scott, the Scott A. McGinnis Memorial Scholarship has been presented yearly to a student at Oklahoma State University majoring in Turf.

BCBSOK and Stillwater Medical Sign New Three-Year Agreement

STILLWATER – A new, threeyear agreement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) and Stillwater Medical was recently finalized keeping them in network through Dec. 31, 2026, for BCBSOK members.

Payne County to cover CDL training costs for eligible employees

STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday approved paying the county employee cost of a CDL training course, cost to take the test for a CDL license and all payroll expenses incurred.

Last week to request absentee ballot

STILLWATER - The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, September 25th.

Cushing FFA officers participate in COLT conference

NORMAN - Officers of the Cushing FFA chapter participated in the 2023 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 5 at the Embassy Suits in Norman, Oklahoma. The eight state FFA officers planned and conducted this year's conference, which was based on the theme 'Empower.