COVID-19 update

As of 11 a.m. Monday, the Oklahoma Department of Health reported that there have been a total of 182 positive cases in Cushing since testing began with 2 deaths and 152 reported recoveries, meaning there are an estimated 28 active cases.

Bulletin Board

Cushing Alumni The Cushing Alumni Association will not meet until Jan. 5, 2021 at Alumni Hall at 6 p.m. At that meeting, the association plans to review nominations for new offi cers and vote on them. Association members say they are in need of more alumni on the board of directors and offi cers.

Cushing Pride a finalist in Environmental Excellence Celebration

Oklahoma residents with a passion for their communities will attend, and some will be honored as a finalist at Keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s 30th Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration to be held virtually on Friday, November 20, 2020.

Cushing musician Michael Music to perform at Arcadia Round Barn

ARCADIA – Cushing musician Michael Music will present Morning Music on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Arcadia Round Barn. Music will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Cushing and Agra students getting free lunches

Cushing and Agra Public Schools were among dozens of Oklahoma school districts that were awarded a grant from the USDA.

Cushing enrollment down slightly

Cushing Public Schools saw a slight dip in enrollment for the 2020-21 academic school year, compared to last year. Superintendent Koln Knight said Cushing has 1,550 students, which includes both in-person, and virtual learning.