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The CCT “A Candle in the Window” players during a recent rehearsal.

The CCT “A Candle in the Window” players during a recent rehearsal.

Cushing Community Theatre Lights Up the Season with “A Candle in the Window”

CUSHING — The Cushing Community Theatre’s opening day presentation of “A Candle in the Window” is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The heartwarming, dramatic tale written by L. Don Swartz and directed by CCT’s Michele Music features a unique storyline performed by talented actors.

Upcoming Elections in 2026; Candidate Filing Opens Soon

CUSHING, OK — Residents interested in running for office will have the opportunity to file for candidacy in early December for local leadership roles for the City of Cushing as well as Cushing Public Schools. Both entities will have positions open and on the ballot in 2026.
Construction students at Central Tech load shingles on the roof of the house they are building.

Construction students at Central Tech load shingles on the roof of the house they are building.

Advisory Committees Strengthen Classes at Central Tech

DRUMRIGHT — Every class at Central Tech has an advisory committee - a team of industry professionals, alumni, current students, and parents who help keep our programs strong, relevant, and connected to real jobs.

OSSBA Accepting Applications for College Scholarship

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association Foundation will present the Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship again this spring to a high school senior who plans to be an Oklahoma teacher.Applications for the onetime $5,000 scholarship are due Jan. 9.

OHP says driver doing 100 mph allegedly impaired by marijuana

STILLWATER — A Texas man accused of driving 100 mph on Highway 51 while under the influence of marijuana has been ordered to appear in court with an attorney on Jan. 7, 2026, on the Payne County felony charge along with a misdemeanor count of possessing a drug without a prescription.
Pictured left to right: Senator Todd Gollihare, Drumright City Clerk Shawna Jackson, Drumright Mayor Mark Whinnery, Drumright City Manager Shawn Gibson, and Oklahoma Water Resource Board’s Tim Davis.

Pictured left to right: Senator Todd Gollihare, Drumright City Clerk Shawna Jackson, Drumright Mayor Mark Whinnery, Drumright City Manager Shawn Gibson, and Oklahoma Water Resource Board’s Tim Davis.

Drumright Receives $400K Grant for Major Water Line Replacement

DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Utility Trust recently received a grant for exactly $438,130.52 from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for the replacement of the 141st Street water line.