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Local doctor accused of fraud

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TAMPA, FL — A Drumright chiropractor and medical supply company owner from Cushing has been federally indicted on allegations that he orchestrated a multi-year scheme to defraud federal health care programs and misused COVID-19 relief funds for millions of dollars, according to the U.S.

Utility deposit refund policy in effect

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
CUSHING —A new policy that allows longterm utility customers with good payment histories to receive their utility deposit back as a bill credit went into effect at the first of this year. The policy was approved by the City of Cushing commissioners in September 2025.
Pictured are this year’s members of the Cushing Community Theatre’s Board of Directors. Back row, left to right: Vice President Cheryl Sheldon, Treasurer Brett Anderson, Quincy Morris. Front row, left to right: Secretary Pam Music, President Michele Music, DeNae Brown, and Krystle Hutchko.

Pictured are this year’s members of the Cushing Community Theatre’s Board of Directors. Back row, left to right: Vice President Cheryl Sheldon, Treasurer Brett Anderson, Quincy Morris. Front row, left to right: Secretary Pam Music, President Michele Music, DeNae Brown, and Krystle Hutchko.

CCT Board of Directors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Pictured is the 2026 Cushing High School wrestling homecoming royalty. Top, from left is Bryce Ward, Kellen Fry, Brennon Ragan, Cash Stapleton. Bottom, from left is Emery Turner, Abby Cearley, Mattie Jones, and Laramie McCoy. Homecoming was Tuesday night where Ward and McCoy were named homecoming king and queen. See coronation ceremony photos in next week’s edition of the Cushing Citizen.

Pictured is the 2026 Cushing High School wrestling homecoming royalty. Top, from left is Bryce Ward, Kellen Fry, Brennon Ragan, Cash Stapleton. Bottom, from left is Emery Turner, Abby Cearley, Mattie Jones, and Laramie McCoy. Homecoming was Tuesday night where Ward and McCoy were named homecoming king and queen. See coronation ceremony photos in next week’s edition of the Cushing Citizen.

Wrestling HOCO 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A folded American flag is presented to Robert Walker, nephew of Corporal James McKinley Walker, during graveside services Friday at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, honoring the Pawnee native who died as a prisoner of war during World War II and was returned home more than 80 years later. Photo by John Burns

A folded American flag is presented to Robert Walker, nephew of Corporal James McKinley Walker, during graveside services Friday at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, honoring the Pawnee native who died as a prisoner of war during World War II and was returned home more than 80 years later. Photo by John Burns

Pawnee soldier returned after 83 years

Allie Prater
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
MARAMEC — On a day that felt as if it had been set aside just for him, the wind moved gently through naked oaks, rattling the few dry leaves still clinging to the trees.
New playground equipment at Garrett Park

New playground equipment at Garrett Park

New playground equipment at Garrett Park

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The City of Drumright recently had a new addition to Garrett Park with the installation of new playground equipment aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation for local families.
Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Whitlock Walking Trail resurfacing completed in Drumright

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — The Whitlock Walking Trail is officially complete — marked by the final step of resurfacing the trail last week on Jan. 7.The trail located in Whitlock Park, 601 South Jones, has been developing for some months.

Area _shing report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
NORTHEAST Grand: January 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines.
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