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Life without parole for Cushing man

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
CUSHING — A Tulsa County jury deliberated for about 90 minutes on Sept. 22 before convicting Cushing native Dilan Scott Newberry, 36, of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, who was found with a knife in her neck at their apartment in Tulsa in 2024.Jurors recommended a life prison...

Friendly 20 Club

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
For over 90 years, the Friendly 20 Club has brought women together in friendship, fellowship, and service to their community almost entirely in secrecy because for those who have belonged to the club over the years, the organization is about much more than recognition.Being a member of the Friendly...
City of Cushing Board of Commissioner’s Chairman B.J. Roberson reads a proclamation recognizing next week Oct. 4-10 as Public Power Week. The proclamation was presented to Electrical Distribution Superintendent Mike Starks during a recent commission meeting. The proclamation recognizes Cushing Public Power’s service to the community and its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable power to residents of Cushing. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

City of Cushing Board of Commissioner’s Chairman B.J. Roberson reads a proclamation recognizing next week Oct. 4-10 as Public Power Week. The proclamation was presented to Electrical Distribution Superintendent Mike Starks during a recent commission meeting. The proclamation recognizes Cushing Public Power’s service to the community and its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable power to residents of Cushing. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Public Power Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The 2026 Cushing Football Homecoming Court pictured from left, Lily Robbins, Logan Ford, Brinlee Bickell, Max Hoover, Avalee Lidberg, Beau Lane, Tayley Lovin, Hunter Joiner. Not pictured are Justice Elliott and Ellie Andrews. The Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 downtown. Coronation will be Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30. Photo by Allie Prater.

The 2026 Cushing Football Homecoming Court pictured from left, Lily Robbins, Logan Ford, Brinlee Bickell, Max Hoover, Avalee Lidberg, Beau Lane, Tayley Lovin, Hunter Joiner. Not pictured are Justice Elliott and Ellie Andrews. The Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 downtown. Coronation will be Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30. Photo by Allie Prater.

Homecoming Court

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Man attacks nurse at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
STILLWATER — A 23-year-old male patient has been jailed on $25,000 bond pending an Oct. 1 court appearance on a charge of attacking a female nurse in the mental health unit of the Cushing hospital, six months after he was placed on probation for attacking another medical care provider in...

‘Toast to Broadway’ Ladies Night Out planned Oct. 15

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
CUSHING — An evening of shopping, giveaways, food and fun with friends is planned Oct. 15 as the Cushing Chamber of Commerce hosts its ‘Toast to Broadway’ Ladies Night Out.The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Cushing’s Broadway District and will feature participating businesses offering...

How to recognize a phone scam before it costs you

Thomas Richard Harrison
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
There was a time when the worst thing about answering the telephone was discovering that somebody wanted to sell you aluminum siding during supper.Today, the stranger on the line may claim to be your bank, the sheriff’s office, the Internal Revenue Service, the electric company or your oldest...

Cushing man jailed on domestic violence charge

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
STILLWATER — A 21-year-old Cushing man accused of choking his girlfriend has been jailed on $15,000 bond pending his arraignment this week on a felony domestic violence charge.If convicted of domestic assault and battery by strangulation, Hayden Lee Stiles could be given as much as a 10-year prison...
A century on Cherry

A century on Cherry

A century on Cherry Street

Allie Prater
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer celebrates 100 years of worship, community and faith in Cushing CUSHING — Long before the steep roofline of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer reached toward the sky above East Cherry Street, before sunlight filtered through stained glass and warmed the wood inside the...
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