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District approves opening a sweep account

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
CUSHING — The Cushing Public School Board of Education met on Jan. 11 for the regular monthly meeting during which they approved everything listed on the agenda including the creations of a sweep account to hold funds, according to Superintendent Melissa Amon.
Brown visits hometown for book

Brown visits hometown for book

Brown visits hometown for book signing

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
STILLWAER - Author E. Joe Brown will be visiting his hometown Cushing on January 25 for a book signing of the second installment of an “at least” five book series, according to Brown, known as The Kelly Can Saga at Cushing Public Library.
A red cardinal perches on a bird bath surrounded by snow. Photo submitted by Ethan Roberts.

A red cardinal perches on a bird bath surrounded by snow. Photo submitted by Ethan Roberts.

Wintery Weather

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Prepare now for a drop in temperatures

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Winter is coming. Officially, it arrived on Dec. 21, but mild temperatures and dry conditions have lulled a lot of us into forgetting just how bad an Oklahoma winter can be. Do not despair — a stark reminder awaits just around the corner.
Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The following inmates were booked into Payne County Jail Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 7. All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. SUGAR COOPER Stillwater — possession of controlled substance resisting executive officer - public intoxication.

Warm December Caps Warm 2023

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Jan. 8, 2023 December was unusually warm across all of Oklahoma, and uncommonly wet across the northwestern third. A prolonged absence of Arctic air led to the state’s fourth warmest December since records began in 1895, and contributed to 2023’s rank as the 10th warmest calendar year.
Agra School Superintendent Jeff Kelly supervises district students — Bella McIntire, Garrett Smith, Jayden Kelly, Trey Kelly, and Talyne Iverson as they plant 2,000 tulip bulbs over winter break. This project is a continuation from last year when the district sold tulips as a fundraiser. Kelly said he is expecting 1,000 bulbs from last year to return for a total of 3,000-tulips ready to be sold come Easter. Cost is expected to be $3 each or $10 for four, bulb included. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Agra School Superintendent Jeff Kelly supervises district students — Bella McIntire, Garrett Smith, Jayden Kelly, Trey Kelly, and Talyne Iverson as they plant 2,000 tulip bulbs over winter break. This project is a continuation from last year when the district sold tulips as a fundraiser. Kelly said he is expecting 1,000 bulbs from last year to return for a total of 3,000-tulips ready to be sold come Easter. Cost is expected to be $3 each or $10 for four, bulb included. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Prepping for Tulips

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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