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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even...
VMI Dredges Graphic Artist AK Chastain Jones and VMI Dredges President Cash Maitlan attend the IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

VMI Dredges Graphic Artist AK Chastain Jones and VMI Dredges President Cash Maitlan attend the IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cushing’s VMI Dredges attends IMX Inland Marine Expo in Nashville

Ak Chastain Jones
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
NASHVILLE — VMI Dredges proudly participated in the 2026 Inland Marine Expo (IMX), held May 27-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the company showcased its latest dredging solutions, innovative marketing initiatives, and commitment to helping customers maximize operational uptime.Located at Booth...

Cushing school board approves retention stipends

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
CUSHING — The Cushing School Board of Education members approved an item that would provide a one-time retention stipends to both certified and support staff at the end of the fiscal year, during their regular meeting on June 9.According to Superintendent Melissa Amon, certified employees who are...

Walking Trail project planned for Agra school district

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
AGRA — A new walking trail is being planned for addition at Agra Public Schools.The project is being funded through a TSET program and is expected to cost approximately $50,000, according to High School Principal John Golliver.The grant awarding was made possible by efforts put forth from local...

New storm sirens installed

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Two new storm warning sirens in Drumright are now operational — city leadership took action on the matter during their regular monthly meeting on June 8.Drumright officials recently announced the installation of a storm siren near the campus of Drumright High School and Drumright...
McVay-Shanklin

McVay-Shanklin

Cushing child molester facing third charge of failing to register

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
STILLWATER — For the third time, a convicted child molester has been charged with failure to register as a sex offender with law enforcement.This time, Adrian Feliciano McVay-Shanklin, 34, listed as homeless from Cushing, has also been charged with living in a hotel within 2,000 feet of a...
Dowdy

Dowdy

Cushing couple accused of leaving toddlers at home alone

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
STILLWATER — A Cushing couple accused of leaving their two toddlers at home alone for several hours while they were at a bar across town on Valentine's Day have been ordered to appear in Payne County District Court on July 22 on charges of child neglect.David Brandon Dowdy, 22, and his girlfriend,...

Man survives shooting

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
STILLWATER — A 22-year-old Cushing man on probation for robbery has been jailed on $75,000 bond pending a July 6 court appearance on charges of shooting a friend in the rear with a handgun and possessing methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia.Due to his criminal record, Aiidan Noah 'Ace'...
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