OSUPD officer receives lifesaving award

On the morning of April 19, the world stopped for Senior Police Officer Leslie Grotheer.

Child Predator Unit Arrests Mannford Man

Matthew William Smith, of Mannford, was arrested July 13 by Tulsa County’s Child Predator Unit. Smith, 52, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and booked into the Tulsa County jail.

Contract with Alliance Maintenance Continues

The Payne County commission approved a contract with Alliance Maintenance during the commission meeting held on Monday, July 12. This is an annual contract that has been renewed multiple times in the past.

Cowboy Canyon Stampede Rodeo

Stewart Gulager of Ft. Scott, Kansas wrestles a steer to the ground in one of the many events he competed in during the Cowboy Canyon Stampede Rodeo. Kora Meier from Mounds rushes her horse towards the last barrel during the Cowboy Canyon Stampede Rodeo on July 16.

Arrests

The following are the Cushing Police Department arrest records for July 12 - July 18. Individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Dick Smith’s Driving School Tip of the Week

Those gauges (or lights) on the instrument panel in front of you are there for a reason and are full of useful information… especially the temperature gauge. If your car starts to overheat, shut it off as soon as possible and call someone for help.

Joke of the Week

What building in town has the most stories? The Library

Cowboy Canyon Stampede Rodeo

The inaugural Cowboy Canyon Stampede Rodeo, hosted by The Cowboy Canyon Foundation, was held July 15-17 in Cushing. Adam and Amber Quimby started The Cowboy Canyon Foundation after tragically losing their three-year-old son in an accident in March of this year.