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Yale resident injured in rollover accident

On Sunday, Sept. 25, an injury collision occurred on Norfolk Road near the intersection of Log Cabin Road. According to a report by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Sparks, a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by William Paul Glasby, 39, of Yale, was traveling southbound on Norfolk Rd.
The dunk tank set up by the Firefighter Association made a big splash during Festival in the Park on Sept. 24, especially when Agra Fire Department Chief Mike Callanan took a dip.

The dunk tank set up by the Firefighter Association made a big splash during Festival in the Park on Sept. 24, especially when Agra Fire Department Chief Mike Callanan took a dip.

Festival in the Park

Festival in the Park

Festival in the Park

Festival in the Park

Members of Dance Star Productions took to the stage during Festival in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Tip of the Week

NEVER EVER drive through a raked up pile of leaves next to the road. Leaf piles are little kid magnets and you never know when a kid is playing in one. Always use caution when driving by a pile of leaves as well, because you don’t know if a kid is going to run out of it in front of you.
Commission ponders issues at power plant

Commission ponders issues at power plant

Commission ponders issues at power plant

City’s power generation capacity at 50 percent The City of Cushing’s Municipal Power Plant is currently capable of producing about 50 percent of its total potential generation capacity and this deficiency is costing the city hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Cushing graduates enlist in the United States Navy

Cushing graduates enlist in the United States Navy

Cushing graduates enlist in the United States Navy

The three young men graduated from Cushing High School in May of 2022. Derrick Kersey, Bryce Massie and Gabriel Vieyra all were Cushing Wrestlers and have been friends for many years.
Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

SilverTown Espress owners Buddy and Sarah Townes along with their children Melannie, Macie, Makail, Buddy the 3rd, Barrett and Bison stand front in center during the ribbon cutting hosted by Cushing Chamber of Commerce.
Domestic Violence Studied

Domestic Violence Studied

Domestic Violence Studied

I attended an interim study this week at the Capitol focused on the criminalization of domestic violence survivors. The study was held before the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee and was hosted by fellow lawmaker Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin. Rep.

Don’t join cancel culture because we triggered you

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