Arrests

The following are the Cushing Police Department arrest records for May 19 - May 30. Individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

County surpluses three vehicles

At Payne County commission meeting held Thursday, May 27, at the county administration building, Commissioners went through a number of common routine items. The agenda listed four resolutions having to do with surplussing and disposing of Payne County sheriff’s department equipment.

House Passes Bill to Limit School COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

The House today passed a bill that would prohibit public schools, colleges, universities or CareerTech centers from implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition for admittance and from requiring only non-vaccinated populations to wear masks. Senate Bill 658 is authored by Rep.

Dick Smith’s Driving School Tip of the Week

When you are on wet roads, leave that gosh dang, $@!&% cruise control alone. It is NOT safe to use in inclement weather.

Joke of the Week

Why couldn’t the pony sing? He was a little hoarse!

Energy Watch

From Ernie Barsamian - The Tank Tiger The Colonial Pipeline has restarted its entire pipeline system after being targeted with an unprecedented cyberhack and ransomware attack. It was pretty bad, but it could have become much much worse.

Senate Review

While the main budget bill typically is not voted on until close to the end of the legislative session, I can assure you the work on that budget begins almost as soon as the previous session ends.