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The Cushing Tiger Cheerleaders are state bound after a stellar performance in Stroud this past weekend. They are, back row from left, Mikayla Ward, Hadley Warden, Alli Bales, Ella Turner, Kendall Kelly, Dany Malone, Bella Miller, Brailyn McKim, Katelynn Kelly, Tessa Chavez, Brylen Scalf, Noel Bussell, Stevie Ethridge, Brylee Perry and Coach Amy Hoover. Front Row, from left, Ellie Andrews, Tayley Lovin, Ava Lidberg, Brinlee Bickell and Lily Robbins.

Cushing cheer punches ticket back to state

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

STROUD — They spend their Friday nights cheering for the Tiger football team.Last Saturday, it was all about them.

Cushing Crime Stoppers stop after more than 30 years of service

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

CUSHING — After more than three decades of helping law enforcement gather information from the community, Cushing Crime Stoppers will be ceasing operations.The organization formally began the process of dissolving its local chapter this Monday on Sept. 21 when local Crime Stoppers Board Chairman...

Ellsworth sworn in by Ahrberg

Ellsworth official swear-in redo

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

CUSHING — A second oath of office for Chuck Ellsworth was administered during a special joint meeting held on Sept. 21 officially beginning his tenure on the City of Cushing commission.A documentation error required Ellsworth to repeat the oath of office he initially took on Aug. 28, according to...

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News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Lions Club seeking chili cook-off entries

News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

CUSHING — The Cushing Lions Club is still seeking participants for its annual chili cook-off held in conjunction with the Cushing Chamber Festival in the Park this Saturday on Sept. 26.City of Cushig Board of Commissioners Chairman B.J. Roberson announced during the Sept. 21 board meeting that the...

Two seats for 2027 election

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

CUSHING — April of next year Cushing voters will have the opportunity to elect representatives to two city commission seats barring unforeseen circumstances and following approval of Resolution 112026 during the Sept. 21 City of Cushing Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting.The resolution,...

United Way of Payne County celebrates 30 years of Day of Caring

News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

STILLWATER – More than 600 volunteers came together Thursday for United Way of Payne County’s 30th annual Day of Caring, completing 133 service projects for nonprofit agencies, community organizations and the people they serve throughout Payne County.The day began with a volunteer breakfast, where...

Regional Conditions and Fire Behavior, Sept. 21

News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Statewide Overview: • Fire Danger Moderating: Hot and dry conditions are easing with more seasonable temperatures, higher relative humidity, and improved overnight moisture recovery, compressing active burning periods to afternoons/early evenings.• Fuel & Moisture Status: Heat and drought-impacted...

City of Cushing Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The following were arrested by Cushing PD from Sept. 8 to Sept. 21. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.JOSHUA EDWARD FLOYD, 35 — Obstructing officer. City of Cushing warrant: trespassing. Payne County warrant: breaking and entering with unlawful intent.

The Cushing Middle School Lady

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Cushing Middle School Lady Tiger softball team is 15-2 this season and undefeated in conference play. Read their story inside.

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