COVID-19 Update

Oklahoma State Department of Health as of August 2, reports the total cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma at 474,845. There has been an increase of 2,534 active cases bringing the current active cases to 5,992.

Cushing Police Department announces registry programs

The Cushing Police Department has announced that registration programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s and those on the autism spectrum are now available to caregivers to provide vital information to the police department in an emergency.

Arrests

The following are the Cushing Police Department arrest records for July 27 - July 31. Individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Cushing Fire/Ambulance Log July 23 to Aug 1

Below are the Cushing Fire/Ambulance logs for July 23 to August 1 July 23 4:16 - E. 2 Street - Pt refused treatment/ transport 9:38 - E. 2 to HHC 12:19 - HHC to Integris Health Edmond 14:12 - S. Little - No transport 14:31 - N. Norfolk to SMC 14:48 - HHC to Chandler NH 16:47 - E. Moses - No...

Payne County Commission Meeting Rundown

The Payne County commission held their regular meeting on Thursday, July 29. The commission discussed and approved several annual agreements during the meeting. An annual agreement between Payne County and ROCMND Area Youth Services was approved.

Oklahoma hospitals meet 96 percent influenza vaccine challenge

Hillcrest Hospital Cushing was among 44 Oklahoma hospitals and hospital specialty units that met a challenge from the Oklahoma Hospital Association to achieve a health care worker influenza vaccination rate of 96 percent or higher during the 2020- 2021 flu season.

Lucas Applauds $1.7 Million USDA Investment Expanding Ag Research at Langston University

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent announcement that the USDA’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $1,789,550 to Langston University to support and expand agriculture research, teaching,...

Poke-a-Thon: OSU launches incentive program to encourage student vaccination

STILLWATER — There are plenty of reasons to get vaccinated. This fall, Oklahoma State University is offering students a lot more.

ENERGY WATCH

From the Tank Tiger, Ernie Barsamian The Tank Tiger busted into August with three brand new storage listings covering the highly coveted distribution markets in New Orleans, Brownsville, and New York Harbor. Tis high quality storage in places everyone wants to be.

Rezoning Cases Approved by Creek County Commission

Monday, July 26, Creek County Commissioners listened to three rezoning requests on the agenda of their regular meeting, all of which were approved.