Rainy Day Recycling

Cushing Pride hosted the first Replenysh recycling event on Sunday, May 23 in the parking lot of the Cushing High School ag barn. From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Cushing Pride volunteers stood under a canopy while raindrops sprinkled from above waiting for participants to come through.

Lachenmeyer offering classes

The Lachenmeyer Arts Center is providing classes for kids and adults during the summer. Preschool ages will have a three-week class starting June 11 or July 9, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., free of charge. Kindergarten through fifth grades have fourweek classes with a $5 fee.

Tip of the Week

Check your six. When zipping down the highway or puttering around in town, watch your mirrors. Be situationally aware. Knowing what’s going on behind you as well as in front is a good way to avoid trouble.

Joke of the Week

Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine.

Date night at the Dunkin Theater

The historic Dunkin Theater located in the Broadway District has opened its doors to the public once again, with a few new features but keeping the same vintage charms that made so many fall in love with it from the start.

Senate Review

On Thursday, we concluded our work on the 2021 legislative session. What we’ve been able to achieve this year in terms of investments in core services, like education, public safety, health and transportation, has been quite incredible. Just a year ago, we were facing a budget shortfall of $1.

Celebrating Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a meaningful holiday for me and my family. I am so thankful for my father who served in the Army and my father-in-law who served in the Navy. The father of my legislative assistant at the Capitol, Kaley Mills, is still serving in the Air Force.