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Drumright convict gets 19 years

Drumright convict gets 19 years

Drumright convict gets 19 years

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
A Drumright man with a history of violent crime convictions could spend as many as 19 years in prison after violating the terms of his probation. David Lee Higgins, jr.

ENERGY WATCH

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
From the Tank Tiger While some Thanksgiving turkeys may have been full with stuffi ng, the same can’t be said for oil storage tanks these days. With vaccine success stories playing a weekly game of “can you top this?

Creek County buys air scrubbers for courthouse

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The Creek County Commissioners approved the purchase of 50 air scrubbers for the Creek County courthouse complex buildings, county jail, juvenile justice center and the Creek County Election Board. The Commissioners selected Hudson Plumbing to provide the scrubbers at a cost of $36,250.

Cimarron Valley

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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.
Hundreds of shoppers, kids, kids at heart, and believers turned out Saturday for Cushing’s first-ever Downtown Christmas Market, spearheaded by Megan Newman, owner of Be-YOU-ti-ful Boutique, downtown. More than a dozen vendors off ering hot chocolate, gift ideas, food and a petting zoo, joined local shoppers, and put up with the cool temperatures and wind to help kick off the Christmas Season in Cushing’s Broadway District.

Hundreds of shoppers, kids, kids at heart, and believers turned out Saturday for Cushing’s first-ever Downtown Christmas Market, spearheaded by Megan Newman, owner of Be-YOU-ti-ful Boutique, downtown. More than a dozen vendors off ering hot chocolate, gift ideas, food and a petting zoo, joined local shoppers, and put up with the cool temperatures and wind to help kick off the Christmas Season in Cushing’s Broadway District.

Surplus sales tax tapped for jail repairs

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The Payne County Facilities Authority last week approved using excess sales tax revenue for upgrades and repairs to the county jail. District 2 Commissioner Chris Reding said more than $235,000 in sales tax revenue was approved to pay for the upgrades.

COVID-19 Update

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health as of Monday, Nov. 23, there are 8,051,417 active cases of COVID-19 in the United States. Since testing began, there have been 13,383,320 total cases, 5,065,030 of those have recovered and 266,873 deaths have been attributed to the virus.
Kalka honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

Kalka honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

Kalka honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

News Staff
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Cushing Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently recognized Cushing businessman LeRoy Kalka for his community service to Cushing. Grace Ellsworth introduced Kalka and presented him with a certificate of appreciation and a lapel pin from the National Society and the Cushing Chapter.

UPC Cushing Adds Three New Physicians

News Staff
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Kevin Dare, D.O.; Blake Anderson, M.D.; and Jason Joice, M.D., have joined Utica Park Clinic in Cushing. Dare is board certified in general surgery and has practiced in Oklahoma since 2011. “I enjoy connecting with my patients on a personal level,” Dare said.
Neil Agrawal, M.D., Joins Oklahoma Heart Institute at Cushing Location

Neil Agrawal, M.D., Joins Oklahoma Heart Institute at Cushing Location

Neil Agrawal, M.D., Joins Oklahoma Heart Institute at Cushing Location

News Staff
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Cushing, Okla. (Nov. 24, 2020) – Oklahoma Heart Institute’s (OHI) Hillcrest Cushing location is pleased to welcome back Neil Agrawal, M.D., who practices noninvasive cardiology. Agrawal’s areas of expertise include adult echocardiography, peripheral vascular imaging and nuclear cardiology.
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