Interim Studies Begin Next Week

Last Friday, the House and Senate both published their lists of approved interim studies that will take place over the next several months. These meetings examine a particular subject or policy in more depth than we often have the time to examine them during our busy legislative session.

SH-99 bridge work underway near I-44/Turner Turnpike in Stroud through early 2021, speed limit reduced

Drivers should be alert to reduced speed limits as well as workers and equipment near the roadway on SH-99 about one mile north of I-44/ Turner Turnpike in Stroud as work is underway on a bridge replacement project at Salt Creek that continues through early 2021.

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Right Path Golf Tourney The Right Path's annual Par 4 the Horse benefit golf tournament is August 31st at the Buff alo Rock Golf Course in Cushing. 100% of the proceeds support our therapeutic horsemanship programs and allow us to continue off ering them at zero cost to our participants.

Area weathering COVID-19 storm

A little more than half way through a tumultuous year, the city of Cushing and its largest industry have fared better than offi cials expected at the start of the global pandemic and oil price war.

County Commission can’t regulate “Weedstock”

The Payne County Commissioners Monday discussed a music concert scheduled for Aug.20- 22 at Tumbleweed Dancehall and Concert Venue in Stillwater. The event billed as Weedstock, features a variety of musical lineups each day.

Day of Caring Cancelled

United Way of Payne County announced Wednesday that Day of Caring, scheduled for September 17, will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Beasley gives Broadway District Update to Lions

If you have lived in Cushing, most likely the name Geoff Beasley is familiar to you. Geoff is a local citizen who has resided in Cushing for many years and wears many hats.