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“If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Chili Cook-Off Heats Up This Saturday

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

CUSHING — The Cushing airport will be serving up more than takeoffs and landings this weekend as Stillwater Aircraft Services, Inc. hosts the 3rd Annual “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Chili Cook-Off. The event, coordinated by Katrina Smith, will take place this coming Saturday on Dec.

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Cushing woman caught with meth

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

STILLWATER -- A 38-year-old Cushing woman with an extensive history of drug convictions has been jailed on $75,000 bond pending a court appearance this week on a charge of trafficking methamphetamine at the time of her arrest by Perkins Police Officer Tyson Lester.

Drone view of water rescue team deploying from the East bank of the Cimarron River to pick up Cullum after impact. Photo courtesy of Olive Volunteer Fire Department.

Man, vehicle plummet off 150’ cliff

Deanna Maddox

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

CREEK COUNTY — A Stroud man was rescued through collaborative efforts of local agencies after a vehicle he occupied rolled over a cliff near Highway 99 and Crow Road in the early hours of Nov. 28.

Patti Weaver

Cushing man charged with drug trafficking

Patti Weaver

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

STILLWATER -- A 38-yearold Cushing man with drug convictions in Payne and Lincoln counties has been jailed on $100,000 bond pending his arraignment Tuesday on a charge of trafficking 6.94 grams of Carfentanil, described in court records as a synthetic opioid.

Cushing faces Elgin in semifinal Friday

J. D. Meisner

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

EDMOND — For the second time in four seasons, Cushing steps onto a state semifinal stage with a chance to punch its ticket into December football history. This time, the Tigers have to go through the defending champs to make it to the big dance.

Jenkins Rejects Legislative Pay Raise

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has sent a letter to Attorney General Gentner Drummond requesting a formal opinion on whether the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board's executive session violated Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act.

Payne County Youth Services annual Voices of Today Contest Deadline Nearing

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

PAYNE COUNTY — The deadline for the 2025–2026 Voices of Today Art, Poetry, and Photography Contest is approaching fast — all entries must be submitted by Dec. 15.

Stillwater Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from Nov. 17 to Nov. 30 All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

MORGAN PAYLOR, 42, Ponca City — Hold for Washington County.

Payne County Arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The following were booked into Payne County Jail from Nov. 17 to Nov. 30. All subjects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.MORGAN PAYLOR, 42, Ponca City — Hold for Washington County.JESSICA PRATHER, 41, Stillwater — Petit larceny. Possession of contraband by inmate.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS CUSHING November 27 Cushing Senior Citizen Center closed November 28 Cushing Senior Citizen Center closed November 29 Christmas Lights on Broadway, Broadway District, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Christmas stories at 5 p.m. and tree lighting at 6 p.m.

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