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Substitute shortage

Over the past several years, Oklahoma has shown major decreases in the number of individuals going into the education field, a fact which is becoming abundantly clear with the added problem of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tip of the Week

WASH THE SALT OFF YOUR CAR!!! Not only is road salt extremely ugly to look at, it can damage your paint and erode parts on the undercarriage of your car! First chance you get after any ice is cleared from the roads, wash all that salt off!

Stillwater man fatally injured in rollover

A Stillwater man was killed on SH 177 just south of Stillwater last week after the car he was driving left the road and rolled several times. According to Oklahoma Highway patrol Trooper Colby Martins, just before 11 p.m.

We Need Emotional Progress

I have long believed men and women are innately different. A belief which becomes most clearly evident in our most prominent emotions. I could be wrong but it is awfully strange to think a children’s movie could depict this precise phenomena so easily if it didn’t hold any truth.
Preparing for Session

Preparing for Session

Preparing for Session

The next legislative session is just around the corner, and we're working hard to ensure we are ready. Session begins Mon., Feb. 7, but our deadline to fi le legislation is Thurs., Jan. 20.

New Year, Same Democrats

Many enter the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and drive. January is welcomed with promises of possibility and hope for the best versions of ourselves as we reset the calendar year. Unfortunately, we know for Democrats in 2022 this will not be the case.

Hear from local legislators at annual League of Women Voters’ forum

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / January 5, 2022) – What is on the agenda for Stillwater area legislators? Constituents will have the opportunity to hear from their local representatives fi rst hand at the League of Women Voters’ annual “Meet Your Legislators” forum taking place online Thursday, Jan.
Lady Tiger Maddie Alexander dribbles past a Luther defender. Photo’s by J.D. Meisner.

Lady Tiger Maddie Alexander dribbles past a Luther defender. Photo’s by J.D. Meisner.

Lady Tigers finish sixth Stroud tourney

Last week, the 2-8 Lady Tiger basketball team played four games in six days and travelled to Stroud for the Route 66 Coliseum Classic where they faced the Luther Lady Lions in the opening round. Luther’s girls are ranked No.
Destination downtown

Destination downtown

Destination downtown

This Christmas season spotlighted special events in the Broadway District. The Cushing Community Theatre’s production of “The Magic of Christmas”, the Cushing Citizen had a Merry Merry Moolah drawing and gave away many prizes and much moolah!

Wildlife Commission pushes for streamlining license process

During their regular January meeting, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners adopted a position statement in support of legislation that would provide the opportunity to the Commission to streamline and modernize the structure for hunting and fi shing licenses in the state.