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Water line to be replaced

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
CUSHING — A section of aging water line along the 1300 block of East Ash Street will be getting replaced following the City of Cushing commissioners approving the purchase of materials associated with the project.

Hall bill increasing instructional days passes House

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives this week passed legislation increasing the minimum number of instructional days for schools operating under a school-hours calendar and ties the change to an additional $175 million in state funding to the State Department of Education over FY27 and...
Pictured from left are DAR members Rosalind Detrich, Lee Denney, Karon Brown, Debbie Cochran, Grace Ellsworth, Sharon Baker, Julie Jones, Rosalie Vaught, Sue Cline, Nancy Griffin, and Charlotte Chesrow with a recently installed iron bench in Cushing commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Pictured from left are DAR members Rosalind Detrich, Lee Denney, Karon Brown, Debbie Cochran, Grace Ellsworth, Sharon Baker, Julie Jones, Rosalie Vaught, Sue Cline, Nancy Griffin, and Charlotte Chesrow with a recently installed iron bench in Cushing commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Benches installed thanks to donation

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
CUSHING — Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Cushing Chapter had several commemorative iron benches installed at Cushing Memorial Park and new school complex in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Garrett Griswold of Ripley 4-H shows his market steer during the Payne County Junior Livestock Show held Feb. 21–26. Griswold’s entry was named Grand Champion Market Steer, and he also earned Grand Champion Market Goat and Division Champion honors in Market Goat Division 3, Class 1. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

Garrett Griswold of Ripley 4-H shows his market steer during the Payne County Junior Livestock Show held Feb. 21–26. Griswold’s entry was named Grand Champion Market Steer, and he also earned Grand Champion Market Goat and Division Champion honors in Market Goat Division 3, Class 1. Photo by Meagan Stephens.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

Q&A with Fire Chiefs

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
With dry vegetation, gusty winds, and little recent rainfall, March has become one of the most dangerous months for wildfires across Oklahoma. Last year statewide four lives were lost and locally over a hundred thousand acres were destroyed in Creek and Payne County.
Firefighters Casey Walters and Kyle Wolff stand with Owen Seitsinger after he made a generous donation of drinks, snacks, and baby wipes to the Agra Volunteer Fire Department.

Firefighters Casey Walters and Kyle Wolff stand with Owen Seitsinger after he made a generous donation of drinks, snacks, and baby wipes to the Agra Volunteer Fire Department.

Agra Youth Honors Firefighters with Birthday Donation Drive

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
AGRA — While many children celebrate their birthdays with presents and parties, local Agra school student Owen Seitsinger chose to mark the occasion in a way that gives back to the people who protect our community.
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