Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Sets Execution Dates for Six Death Row Inmates

Attorney General John O'Connor released the following statement, "Today, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals set execution dates in six cases involving the murders of eight individuals: Albert Hale, Barry Van Treese, Brianna Cole, Adam Broomhall, Mary Bowles, Jerald Thurman, and A.J.

United Way Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters Empowers Youth

This article is the fourth in a series highlighting the 22 nonprofit partner agencies supported by the United Way of Payne County.

Oklahoma Guard F-16s receive fifth-generation radars

The 138th Fighter Wing is one of nine Air National Guard bases chosen to receive upgraded, fifth-generation radars for the F-16 Viper. These upgrades are part of a project known as Post Block Integration Team, which is one of the largest modernization eff orts in the history of the U.S. Air Force.

Cushing Emergency Management receives grant for purchase of a drone

Cushing Emergency Management helps keep the city prepared and aware of potential disasters and other catastrophic events. The role of emergency management is to take control of a chaotic situation and restore the city to normal function as smoothly as possible.

UPCOMING SHOWTIMES

UPCOMING SHOWTIMES: JULY 6 @ 7:30 PM - MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) JULY 7 @ 2:00 PM - THE LEGO MOVIE SUMMER MATINEE (PG) JULY 7 @ 7:30 PM - MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) JULY 8 @ 7:30 PM - MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) JULY 9 @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM - MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) JULY 10 @...

Covid and Cruelty: National umpire shortage affecting local youth leagues

Boos from the crowd. The occasional heckle from fans telling the umpire he may “need some glasses.” These are all things any umpire or official will tell you they have experienced, especially in youth sports.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Fire crews busy over holiday weekend

Firefighters with the Cushing Fire Department were busy this weekend with several grass fires and a house fire on July 4, plus an RV fire last week. According to Lieutenant Chief Dalton Novotny, a call came in to dispatch at around 10:25 a.m. that a motor home was on fire at 224 E Vine, in Cushing.

Tara’s Lighthouse members finally asking for help

After nearly a quarter of a century working in the shadows to help those in need the members of Tara’s Lighthouse are having to ask for help from the community they have been providing for. Tara’s Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization which was incorporated on Dec.