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Ted Wilson of Drumright stands in front of shelves fi lled with donated canned goods at the Drumright Food Pantry.

Ted Wilson of Drumright stands in front of shelves fi lled with donated canned goods at the Drumright Food Pantry.

Cushing Lumber Giving Program

Not only does Cushing Lumber serve the community by providing name brands you know and trust, it also established the Cushing Lumber Giving Program. The program is just another way for this local business to serve the community.
Agra Public School celebrated Veterans Day by holding a special assembly were they honored those who served on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Agra Public School celebrated Veterans Day by holding a special assembly were they honored those who served on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Agra Elementary School

Agra Elementary School principal Dr. Anita Watkins would like to say thank you to all the families and community members who helped honor the brave men and women in the armed forces.
Arrests

Arrests

Arrests

The following individuals were arrested by the Cushing Police Department between Nov. 1 and Nov. 10. Individuals named are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Possible Broadband Expansion for Indian Electric

A representative from Indian Electric Cooperative recently presented to the Creek County commissioners. According to Creek County District 2 Commissioner Leon Warner, the representative presented the possibility of IEC expanding into broadband with American Recovery Plan Act funds.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley, Jennings… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Dick Smith’s Driving School Tip of the Week

KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR DEER! It is that time of year when deer are everywhere, constantly be on the lookout for them on the side of the road. If you’re driving at night, you may not be able to see their bodies, but if you’re looking you can see the refl ection of your headlights in their eyes.
The grandson of the owner of this home on Greenlee watches distraught, as members of the Cushing Fire Department work to extinguish the fi re inside the building.

The grandson of the owner of this home on Greenlee watches distraught, as members of the Cushing Fire Department work to extinguish the fi re inside the building.

Where there’s smoke…

Just after 1 p.m. Monday, a 911 call was received at the Cushing Public Safety Center reporting a structure fi re on the 700 block of Highland, just south of the intersection with Greenlee. According to Dalton Novotny with the Cushing Fire Department, the call came in at 1:10 p.m.
Representative Talley presents a ceremonial road sign dedication to the multitude of family members of Terry Hoggatt during the dedication held at the American Legion Post 108 on Nov. 11.

Representative Talley presents a ceremonial road sign dedication to the multitude of family members of Terry Hoggatt during the dedication held at the American Legion Post 108 on Nov. 11.

In honor of Terry Hoggatt

Cushing American Legion Post 108 hosted a road sign dedication for Terry Hoggatt, appropriately on Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day. A section of Highway 18 was dedicated to Terry thanks to a number of friends and government offi cials.
Christmas Decor

Christmas Decor

Christmas Decor

Jennifer Hixon, Karley Clemmons and Miranda DeShazo put the fi nishing touches on their Whoville Christmas display in front of Tiger Lily’s on Broadway, last week.
Interim Studies Finished; Redistricting Maps Proposed

Interim Studies Finished; Redistricting Maps Proposed

Interim Studies Finished; Redistricting Maps Proposed

On Monday, I hosted my final interim study of the year to learn more about how caps on prescribed pain medications, often referred to as “opioids,” can lead to a decreased quality of life for Oklahomans suffering with severe chronic pain.