Busy interim follows busy session

The session has officially ended, and the Legislature is now in the interim, which is what we call the rest of the year when we’re not in legislative session. During this time, I frequently meet with different constituent groups to share information and hear concerns.

City of Drumright and Creek County enter agreement

On June 1 at the Creek County commission meeting an inter-cooperative agreement between Creek County and the City of Drumright was approved. “This agreement allows cities to use county equipment such as dump trucks and graders.” Said Leon Warner, District 2 Creek County commissioner.

COVID-19 Update

Oklahoma State Department of Health as of June 7 reports 1,471 active cases of COVID-19, an increase of 50 since last reported. The total cases for Oklahoma are at 453,186 with total recoveries reported at 444,399 and 7,316 deaths attributed to the virus are reported since testing began.

New Deputy in town

Cushing Deputy Police Chief Nicholas Meyers and Chief Charles Claxton, flank the department’s newest officer, Jason Beal, who completed the CLEEt police academy just last week.academy

City asking residents too better contain their dogs

According to Cushing Police Department Deputy Chief Nick Myers, there has been a recent influx of calls concerning dogs off -leash or running at-large within city limits.

Arrests

The following are the Cushing Police Department arrest records forJune 1 - June 6. Individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Destination Downtown

May was a wonderful, busy month in the Broadway District. Started on May 1st with the Cushing Community Theatre presenting a production of “Sweet Delilah Swim Club”.

Honor Roll correction

In last week’s Cushing Middle School Honor Roll, we inadvertently left out the name of eighth-grader Caleb Joshua Martin, who was named to the principal’s honor roll for the 20- 21 spring semester. The Citizen apologizes for the error.

Rainy Day Recycling

Cushing Pride hosted the first Replenysh recycling event on Sunday, May 23 in the parking lot of the Cushing High School ag barn. From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Cushing Pride volunteers stood under a canopy while raindrops sprinkled from above waiting for participants to come through.

Lachenmeyer offering classes

The Lachenmeyer Arts Center is providing classes for kids and adults during the summer. Preschool ages will have a three-week class starting June 11 or July 9, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., free of charge. Kindergarten through fifth grades have fourweek classes with a $5 fee.