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Fire guts Cushing business

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Just six months after opening her business, The Bronze Barn, owner Chelsie Main is facing an uncertain future. Last Wednesday, a devastating fire gutted the building at 204 N Harrison, in Cushing, where she ran her tanning and nail salon.
Addie Fox and Mia Fox sit upon a golden throne dressed in their best garb while participating in the Cushing Public Library’s annual Tolkien Week event, the Hobbit Party. Participants earned tickets to the party by following riddles and clues in relation to the J.R.R. Tolkien written series that follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. More on page 10. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Addie Fox and Mia Fox sit upon a golden throne dressed in their best garb while participating in the Cushing Public Library’s annual Tolkien Week event, the Hobbit Party. Participants earned tickets to the party by following riddles and clues in relation to the J.R.R. Tolkien written series that follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. More on page 10. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Cushing Public Library’s Annual Hobbit Party

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Defending democracy

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Despite the concerns of several citizens and this newspaper, the Cushing City Commission moved forward with a vote to nominate a replacement to fill the vacated seat on the board.
AARON LEVON RUPP Stillwater – Domestic assault and battery resulting in great bodily harm

AARON LEVON RUPP Stillwater – Domestic assault and battery resulting in great bodily harm

Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The following arrests were made between March 12, 2023 – March 19, 2023. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
BAYLEA HUNTER RUDD – 25 Possession of a controlled dangerous substance(X2), Payne County Warrant, Larceny

BAYLEA HUNTER RUDD – 25 Possession of a controlled dangerous substance(X2), Payne County Warrant, Larceny

Cushing Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The following arrests were made between March 12, 2023 – March 19, 2023. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

County requests jail audit

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday approved requesting the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector's Office to determine the actual daily cost reimbursement for inmate incarceration for inmates being housed in the Payne County Jail by the Department of Corrections.

Talking Trash — The last five years

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
2018- I was selected by City Manager Terry Brannon to be the Director of Cushing Pride in mid February. My top priority was to rid the city of trash along its major streets hoping PRIDE would spread and Cushing citizens would clean interior neighborhoods through Adopt-A-Blocks.
Molly Payne recognized for excellence

Molly Payne recognized for excellence

Molly Payne recognized for excellence

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Cushing resident Molly Payne was recognized recently with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services’ Excellence in Communications award. The awards ceremony honoring Payne was part of DRS’ 29th People with Disabilities Awareness Day.
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