Every Citizen’s got a story

Some of you may know Tommy Johnson or perhaps his wife, Ruth Ann.They have resided in Cushing for 54 years. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Tommy over the last three and a half years at my place of work. Tommy and Ruth Ann have come to Maveric Mini Mart on Ninth Street and Little Ave.

Polling places ensuring voter safety

COVID-19 has caused election boards across the country to rethink how they are going to operate polling places this year. Payne County Election Board Secretary Dondee Klein said they are taking precautions to keep precinct workers and voters safe for the June 30 primary election.

Cimarron Cinema celebrates fifth year

Celebrating five years in the mobile cinema business, Cimarron Cinema is up and running with the easing of the coronavirus restrictions in Oklahoma.

Wright honored for ACT score

Kreed McCrae Wright, a 7th-grade student at Cushing Middle School, was recently honored for achieving an exceptional score on the ACT, the same test taken by college bound high school students.

Dance Star recital punctuates difficult season

The Dance Star Productions recital was a show that wowed the audience! On Saturday, June 20, the stands at O’Dell Field were full once again with families yearning to see the young dancers tell their story.

Senior Tea

The Cushing Geographic Club’s 2020 Senior Tea was held last week, attended by girls from the Cushing High School Senior Class who were treated to inspirational words, delectable treats and a fashion show. Jasmine Grant and Kylie Neilson share a photo op. Nakiyah Jackson brightens the catwalk.

Firm hired to perform repairs on Cushing Lake

Bids were opened last month for the repair of the earthen dam at Cushing Lake and the Cushing City Commission voted last Monday in their regular meeting to award the $88,238 contract to North Central Construction Company of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Jail staff scrambles to handle Covid-19 case

Last week the Payne County Sheriff’s Department enacted its emergency protocol after a jailer tested positive for COVID-19. The result was a rapid response from officials at the Payne County Health Department who arrived with COVID-19 tests.

Large quake rattles Perry

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 6 miles northwest of Perry Saturday night, and was felt in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Norman and as far away as southern Kansas.