Cushing JV boys place eighth at Cimarron Trails

PERKINS — The Cushing Tiger junior varsity boys golf team turned in a full-team effort Monday at the Tulsa 7 Conference Tournament at Cimarron Trails Golf Course, finishing eighth overall against a competitive field.

Lady Tigers JV earns runner-up, third in busy week

CUSHING — The Cushing Lady Tigers junior varsity golf team put together a strong week on the course, finishing second at the Stroud Invitational on March 27 before adding a third-place finish at the Tulsa 7 Conference Tournament at Cimarron Trails.

No. 11 Lady Tigers take second at Tulsa 7 Conference

PERKINS — The No. 11-ranked Cushing Lady Tigers delivered a strong performance Monday, placing second as a team at the Tulsa 7 Conference Tournament at Cimarron Trails Golf Course.Cushing was powered by a standout showing from sophomore Addisyn Fields, the No.

Ripley athletes earn podium finishes at Crossroads Relay

CUSHING — Ripley High School athletes turned in a strong showing Thursday at the Crossroads Relay track meet at O’Dell Field, highlighted by multiple podium finishes in the hurdles and sprints.

Williams leads Ripley girls at Cedar Valley

CLEVELAND — Junior Kaiel Williams paced the Ripley Lady Warriors at the John Marshall Girls Tournament on March 26 at Cedar Valley Golf Club, leading the team with a top-15 finish.Williams placed 15th with a 102, turning in a 55 on the front nine and a 47 on the back.

Top-ranked Schatz leads No. 8 Ripley to strong week on the course

CLEVELAND — Behind the continued dominance of Class 2A’s top-ranked golfer, the No. 8 Ripley boys golf team turned in a pair of strong finishes last week, placing second at the Caney Valley Tournament and third at the John Marshall Tournament.Junior Elijah Schatz, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and No.

ICE

CUSHING — Questions about safety and transparency surfaced following a recent amendment allowing additional U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bed space at the CoreCivic Cimarron Correctional Facility. However, city officials say the change is unlikely to impact daily life in Cushing.

Payne County enacts burn ban through April 6

STILLWATER — Payne County is now under a burn ban following action by county commissioners during an emergency meeting Friday morning.The Payne County Board of County Commissioners approved the measure during an 8 a.m.

Mutual aid needed for Fairlawn grass fire

CUSHING — A large grass fire in the area of Fairlawn and Harmony sparked a multi-agency response last Thursday on March 26. Firefighters from Cushing and surrounding departments worked several hours to stop the fast-moving blaze and contain the fire.

Residents reportedly drilling backyard wells as oil prices climb

CUSHING — With oil prices climbing and the city long known as the “Pipeline Crossroads of the World,” a new trend has reportedly taken hold in Cushing, residents attempting to tap their own backyard oil wells.