Bank of Cushing names new board members

Bank of Cushing, a branch of Blue Sky Bank, Pawhuska, has announced the addition of Dr. Rebecca Davis and Matt Turner to its Cushing Board of Directors. Dr. Davis is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery.

ENERGY WATCH

From Ernie Barsamian - The Tank Tiger Sometimes the intentions of OPEC+, like those of King Kong, the Gorn and the Horta, are completely misunderstood.

COVID-19 Update

Oklahoma State Department of Health as of July 19 reports 461,893 total cases since testing began, an increase of 2,688 since last reported. The active cases are reported at 3,458 active cases, an increase of 3,458 from last week.

What to do About District 32

Oklahoma House of Representatives redistricting will occur following the Oklahoma state census finalized numbers, which should be released around September of this year.

Area districts receive grants

Drumright, Ripley and Olive school districts were among 181 school districts that received the School Counselor Corps Grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Local Olympians remembered

In honor of the Olympics starting this week, we take a dive into Cushing’s history and two Olympians that hailed from Cushing. Robert Pearce Pearce graduated in 1928 from Cushing High School and went on to wrestle for Oklahoma State University, winning the NCAA title in 1931.

Cushing 11U at State Tourney

The Cushing Tigers 11U had a quick appearance in the state tournament this weekend. They went 0-2 and had a tough draw against Ada and Red Oak in a last inning thriller. Cushing however, was the only 11U team there. They played against 12U teams in this state tournament.

Resilient Payne County

Resilient Payne County has added three members to its board of directors. Pictured from left are new board members Lee Denney, Camille DeYong, and Jim Rice with incoming board chair Sheri Carter during their orientation in June.

Fishing Report for July 14, 2021

NORTHEAST Birch: July 11. Elevation above normal, water 80s and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/BIRC.lakepage.html. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, creek channels and discharge.