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Hunters Advised to Keep Eyes Open for Snakes

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation cautions that the chances of an encounter rise with increasing time spent in snake habitat.

Stillwater woman to appear after assaulting officers

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

STILLWATER — A 32-year-old woman accused of kicking Stillwater Police Sgt. Miguel Najera and Oklahoma State University Police Lt. Leah Storm, whose leg was also urinated on, has been ordered to appear in court on Oct.

Municipalities try to Prepare for possible Costs of County-Wide Radio System

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

PAYNE COUNTY — A county-wide radio system approved by Payne County and paid for through ARPA funds continues to be a point of discussion. Recently, the discussion was focused on the possibility of significant cost to local municipalities for system maintenance.

Olive Fire Department becomes first in Creek County to carry cyanide poisoning antidote

News Staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

OLIVE — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first fire department in Creek County to carry Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT), a life-saving antidote for cyanide poisoning.

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team

News Staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team held a coloring contest for the first through fourth grade students at Cushing Elementary.

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Drumright man sentenced for trafficking meth in Cushing

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

STILLWATER — A 69-yearold Drumright man with a long history of drug convictions was placed on 10 years’ probation last week for trafficking methamphetamine in Cushing on Jan. 16, 2023.The sentencing for Michael Steven Hall, who pleaded guilty two years ago, had been stayed until Oct.

Payne County Launches New Emergency Alert System; Cushing rollout still underway

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

PAYNE COUNTY — Last week Payne County Emergency Management announced a new notification system would be available for those interested in staying informed and safe during emergencies.

A Place to Pause: Honoring a Humble Servant of Cushing

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

CUSHING — On Saturday, Oct. 12, a crowd gathered for a meaningful dedication on the east side of the Cushing Public Library.“I was really humbled by that,” said Terry Brannon.A special bench was installed in honor of Brannon, former city manager, police chief, and longtime public servant to Cushing.

Local Girl Scout lodge closes

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

CUSHING — The Juanita Eaton Girl Scout Lodge in Cushing has abruptly closed for meetings following unexpected correspondence from the executive director of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Melissa Bogle.

Cushing Choir Students Selected for ECOCDA Honor Choir

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

CUSHING — Cushing School district recently announced several students of the Cushing Choir were selected for the East Central Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association (ECOCDA) Honor Choir.The prestigious recognition is a testament to students hard work, dedication, and musical talent.

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