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Electric Distribution from left to right: Vilas Robinson, Brandon Harris, Doug Biswell, Josh Moore, Dub Hargrove, Travis Oakes, Sam Ryhmer, Seth Campbell, Dewayne Abbott, and Brendon Campbell.

Public power week

Justin Alberty

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

CUSHING — Electricity first came to Cushing soon after the 20th century began. Incorporated in 1894, the community granted the first electricity franchise to the Cushing Electric Light & Power Company in 1912.

Auditions Announced for Cushing Community Theatre’s Production, “A Candle in the Window”

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

CUSHING — The Cushing Community Theatre recently announced upcoming auditions for its heartwarming holiday production, “A Candle in the Window” by L. Don Swartz, directed by Michele Music. Auditions will take place this coming Tuesday on October 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Jennifer Hixson, Kristy Barnes, Cheri Ladd

Thousands of Petals Set to Brighten the Day in Cushing

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Tiger Lily’s Floral Designs Spreads Smiles and Stress Relief, Two Flowers at a Time and Encourages Residents to ‘Petal It Forward’ CUSHING — Tiger Lily’s Floral Designs is joining hundreds of floral industry businesses nationwide and surprising unsuspecting citizens with two free flowers — one to...

Choosing Community: ER Manager Finds Purpose in Stillwater

Abby Fox Stillwater Medical Center

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

For more than two decades, Robin Tunley has been a constant presence in the Emergency Department, embodying the resilience, teamwork, and heart of Stillwater Medical.

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Oilton Police Chief resigns amid controversy over firing rumors

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OILTON — Citizens of Oilton flooded social media after hearing Oilton Police Chief John Hefley had been fired on Oct. 1 and returned to the keyboard after Hefley announced his intention to resign only a couple days later.

Energy Watch

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Watch From the Tank Tiger, Ernie BarsamianRecent surveys on the growth of domestic oil production have unveiled that years of breakneck expansion have given way to a more cautious phase focused on balance sheets, dividends, and discipline.

Cattle market cools as fall sets in: lighter test, softer tone at Oklahoma National Stockyards

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Receipts climbed modestly at the Oklahoma National Stockyards on Sept. 29, but the tone was subdued as feeder cattle traded steady to three dollars lower in a light test and calf prices fell five to ten dollars on generally lower quality offerings.

Payne County Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The following were booked into Payne County Jail from Sept. 29 and Oct.5. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

City of Cushing Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The following were arrested by Cushing PD from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Oklahoma hay market stalls as moisture lingers, drought concerns grow

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hay movement slowed sharply across Oklahoma this week, with receipts dropping to just 280 loads compared to more than 1,200 in the previous report.

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