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Golf course grant tabled

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The Payne County Economic Development Authority on Thursday tabled a grant request for upgrades to Buffalo Rock Golf and Event Center, LLC in Cushing.

County moves to phase 3

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The Payne County Commissioners Thursday approved the county moving to Phase 3 opening in response to COVID-19. District 2 Commissioner Chris Reding said the county currently has one active COVID-19 case in the Cushing area. “We only have that one case over in Cushing,” he said.
Phillips

Phillips

Phillips named Tiger girls basketball coach

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Cushing has hired former Newcastle assistant girls basketball coach Jake Phillips as the head coach of the Tiger girls basketball team. Phillips is replacing coach Brian Busby, who has accepted an administrative position at Cushing Middle School.
Livergood

Livergood

New CPD Detective

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Friday May 22, Cushing Police Department announced the new Detective for Cushing Police Department. Chief Claxton announced that Jerrod Livergood will be the new Detective. Detective Livergood will begin this new role at the end of the current shift bid for patrol.
Energy Watch

Energy Watch

Energy Watch

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
WTI crude oil prices as of 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 - $34 Even though OPEC+ is still somewat broken it has been able to maintain its 9.7 million barrels per day cut since May 1. Various countries are easing COVID-19 lockdowns and China’s keenly watched crude oil demand is taking a definite upswing.

Cushing student earns UCO scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The University of Central Oklahoma College of Education and Professional Studies recently awarded Cushing resident Elisa Levey a scholarship for the upcoming fall and spring semesters in recognition of her academic achievements and outstanding service to the university.

Locals named to all state soccer teams

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The rosters for the 2020 All-State soccer teams have been released. Three area girls have been named to the 2020 Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association’s all state rosters in their respective districts.

PCSO busts car thieves in Cushing

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
A man and woman were arrested in Cushing after they allegedly stole a car in Ripley, ditched it in Cushing, and were caught with the vehicle’s keys at a Cushing convenience store.
Remembering those who served... Memorial Day

Remembering those who served... Memorial Day

Remembering those who served... Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
American Legion Post 108 Commander Ron Stephens Post 108 Adjutant Dennis Fisher and Joy Kindley. Cushing Fire Lieutenant James Blevins sprays down the back wall of a burning home Thursday. The contents of this shed on the 900 block of Walnut were destroyed by a fire Monday morning.
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