CHS graduation moved to June 19

Cushing Public Schools Superintendent Koln Knight has announced that graduation will not be held on May 15, due to the fact that state guidelines continue to restrict large social gatherings and the state department of education has essentially shut down all school facilities for public use until...

Roberson named commission chair

On Monday, May 4, the Cushing City Commission held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Commissioner Ricky Lofton, who defeated commission chair Don Amon in the municipal elections in February. Lofty was sworn in to seat #5 by Judge William Ahrberg.

Producers can shut-in wells

On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission ruled in favor of an emergency application from LPD Energy Company, LLC, to classify unprofitable crude oil production as economic waste, enabling producers to shut-in their oil wells, yet still maintain their leases.

First death reported in Cushing

Late last week, COVID-19 claimed its first victim in Cushing. On Saturday, April 25, Tonya Reid with the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that the first death in Payne County linked to COVID-19 was a man over 65 years of age. The report did not disclose the man’s identity.

Cushing Pride plans downtown spruce up May 16

Cushing Pride and DCRA are combining efforts for a successful Fourth of July parade and evening spectacular. Cushing Pride Executive Director Richard Thackray said because alumni weekend was canceled, there is a greater need to prepare downtown for July 4.