Homecoming!

Elijah Howell and Alexis McKnight, center, were crowned Cushing High School Homecoming King and Queen Friday just before kickoff of the game against Harrah.

Every Citizen’s got a story

A tragic event happened on July 5, 2020. A body was found in Liberty Pond, at Memorial Park, in Cushing. The individual was later identified by the Cushing Police Department as Tonya Carter, 44. She was well known by our community but even more so by her fiancé Brian Williams.

County Commission affirms Woodward and interim Sheriff

The Payne County Commissioners Tuesday affi rmed that Sheriff Kevin Woodward still lives in Payne County, and will remain interim Sheriff until his term ends in January.

Yale paint days

Brian Porter Jr. vice of president of the Yale chamber of commerce, sand blasts the bleachers at the rodeo arena in Yale in preparation of a new coat of paint.

PEO offers scholarships through private college

P.E.O. Chapter AX met, adhering to P.E.O. International pandemic guidelines, in their first meeting since March 2020. Lou Griffin presided with Jill Ahrberg as recording secretary and all members spaced with mask. P.E.O. music was provided only through pianist Sue Medlock.

OBA Honors Brian Porter Jr.

Brian Porter Jr., with American Heritage Bank in Yale, has been named the distinguished graduate of the 2020 Oklahoma Bankers Association Intermediate Banking School.