Possible Tornado Touchdown on Norfolk Road

A storm that moved across the state on the evening of July 10 caused severe damage to two local businesses: Cimarron Valley Sod Farms and McKinney Bob and Son’s Custom Butchering.

Agra Tade Days

Agra Community Enhancement member and Creative Girl Designs owner Kimberly Sweet speaks with an interested customer at Agra Trade Days on July 10. Sweet was instrumental in organizing the Saturday event. Sweet hopes to see this event held every second Saturday in the future.

Payne County Commission July 6 Meeting

The Payne County commission held its monthly meeting on July 6 at the county administration building to go over the agenda posted on July 1. During this meeting the commission went through and discussed signing Form 324a for Norfolk road reconstruction.

One fatality in Ripley Crash

One person is dead, one injured in a single car collision that occurred northwest of Ripley on Union and East 80 Rd. according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Tip of the Week

Follow the moron rule. Everyone else on the road needs to be treated like their have never been behind the wheel before. Don’t get caught off guard by someone else driving like they’re a moron. Just expect everyone to drive like a moron.

Joke of the Week

What do you call a magician that has lost his magic? Ian!

Controversial Concert in Cushing

Various factors led to the cancellation of a concert event in Cushing after the first night. Freedom Fest, an event created by Harmony Productions, owned by area resident Ryan Harmon, was set to be held at Centennial Park on July 2 and 3.