Light up HHC, Thursday

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce is hosting a LightsOnHHC for the local hospital and local first responders in the Hillcrest Hospital Cushing parking lot, on Thursday, April 16, 8:30 p.m. to 8:35 pm. “We are asking the community to come to the hospital parking lot a little before 8:30 p.m.

Haines files for Senate Dist. 28

Stroud businessman and Deer Creek Pastor Mike Haines has filed for State Senate, District 28, the seat vacated by outgoing Jason Smalley. On Wednesday, April 8, Haines drove to Oklahoma City and filed in person. “I am proud to be part of a process that is truly Aperican.

Stillwater Medical Completes Surge Plan for COVID-19

On March 13, after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, Stillwater Medical enacted its incident command post to begin planning and implementing processes to address the possible influx of COVID-19 patients.

American Legion feeds Cushing Police and Fire

The American Legion Post 108 Ladies Auxiliary delivered lunch to members of the Cushing Police and Fire Departments at the Cushing Public Safety Center on Monday.

Parade celebrates Hazel Cusac’s 100th

More than 100 people in more than 30 cars, a couple of motorcycles, and some 20 bicycles, paraded down the 700 block of South Michigan Wednesday to celebrate the 100th birthday of Cushing resident Hazel Cusac.

Graduation Schedule

Cushing Schools have tentatively scheduled high school graduation ceremonies for Friday, May 15, pending the lifting of CDC guidelines and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s safe at home mandates.

2020 All Class Reunion Canceled

Gary Fuqua, President of the Cushing Alumni Association, has announced that the Cushing Alumni All Class Reunion, scheduled for May 22 and 23 (Memorial Day weekend) has been canceled. Fuqua said that association still plans to fulfill its scholarship tradition.

Coronavirus update

Here are the latest coronavirus numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health. As of 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 13, the state reported 2,069 cases of COVID-19 and 99 deaths associated with the disease. To date, the state has tested a total of 22,511 people.