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Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Grand: February 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 41°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around docks and main lake.
A Cushing firefighter sprays water from the top of the ladder of Truck-1, while another directs a stream of water from Engine 2 during the later phases of the firefight at the abandoned laundromat at 409 E. Main. The structure was destroyed, and no injuries were reported. More fire photos inside. Photo by J. D. Meisner

A Cushing firefighter sprays water from the top of the ladder of Truck-1, while another directs a stream of water from Engine 2 during the later phases of the firefight at the abandoned laundromat at 409 E. Main. The structure was destroyed, and no injuries were reported. More fire photos inside. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Vacant laundromat destroye

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Neighboring businesses saved CUSHING — Black smoke was already pushing into the Sunday afternoon sky when a call came into the Cushing Fire Department about a possible fire in the area of the H&R Block building. The call came in at 4:13 p.m.. The first firefighter arrived at 4:14 p.m. at 409 E.

E-911 director allegedly embezzles

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
$CHANDLER — A forensic audit by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector found a former director of the Lincoln County E-911 Trust Authority received more than $34,000 in improper compensation over several years while payroll oversight failures left the agency behind on tens of thousands of dollars...
Xander Williams

Xander Williams

Academic All-Stater

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
CUSHING — Cushing High School senior Xander Williams was recently selected as an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater, one of the highest honors a public high school student can receive in the state.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Hallett, Oak Grove, Ripley, Glencoe, Sand Springs, Prue, Cleveland, Pawnee, and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or nonprofit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just...

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
NORTHEAST Grand: January 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 35°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait around docks and main lake.

Johns urges Senate to vote on Rain’s Law

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Protect Oklahoma students from fentanyl OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, is renewing a call for action on Rain’s Law, House Bill 1484, legislation that would require age-appropriate fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in Oklahoma schools.

Area students earn university academic honors

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
KANSAS — Two area college students have been recognized for academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester.Wichita State University announced that Dawson B. Herd of Cushing was named to the university’s Dean’s Honor Roll. Nearly 4,000 students earned the distinction.
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