First Cushing Commissioner’s meeting following reorganization

The first Board of Commissioner’s meeting following the reorganization of the members for Cushing was held on Monday, May 16 during which the routine consent agenda was approved, a declaration was made, and a resolution was authorized.

Service agreement regarding Radio System tabled

Following the approval of an intent to purchase a countywide radio system at $9.5 million with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the Payne County Board of Commissioners recently voted to table an agenda item in connection to the purchase.

Perkins woman injured in Friday night crash

According to a report from Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Colby Martins, a personal injury collision occurred on Friday, May 20, on E Knipe Ave. and Sadler Road, in Perkins.

Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts May 23

Creek County Oklahoma — During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 23 through June 5, 2022, Creek County Sheriff’s Offi ce will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) kickoff event.

Corrections, Pardon and Parole Officers to Get Pay Raise

OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposal to give state correctional and pardon and parole offi cers a signifi cant pay raise has been announced by the state Department of Corrections (DOC), a move largely facilitated by Rep. Justin JJ Humphrey, R-Lane.

Culver Bill Relating to Marriage Licenses Signed by Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, yesterday saw Governor Kevin Stitt sign a bill he authored relating to marriage licenses. HB 3075 would modify language in Oklahoma statutes regarding marriage licenses and name changes.

Local student named to University of Saint Mary Releases the Spring 2022 Dean's List

University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced that Mannford’sCameron Downing has been named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List, ending the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.

Covered up in Vette’s

The Oklahoma Corvette Club Meet and Greet brought dozens of Corvettes, America’s signature sports cars, to Cushing Saturday where they gathered at Godofredo’s Pizzeria and Tap Room. Photo by J. D. Meisner

One officer passes the torch

One officer passes the torch to another along highway 51 on their way from Tulsa to Stillwater. Law enforcement officers from across the state participated in the annual Special Olympics Oklahoma Torch Run on Wednesday. Photo by Kaleb Tadpole

Members of the Cushing Chapter

Members of the Cushing Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gather for a rededication of commemoration honoring the first president of the United States at Memorial Park, in Cushing.