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Two injured in crash near Glencoe

Allie Prater
Monday, October 6, 2025
GLENCOE — Two people were injured in a collision last Thursday at the intersection of Rose Road and McElroy in Payne County.The crash occurred at 3:42 p.m., according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers on scene reported that a westbound vehicle driven by 20-year-old Kloey R.
CHS Cheer traveled to Tulsa Saturday, Sept. 27 to compete in the OSSAA class 4A cheer state competition where they placed 8th out 15. Photo by Sylvia Danyele

CHS Cheer traveled to Tulsa Saturday, Sept. 27 to compete in the OSSAA class 4A cheer state competition where they placed 8th out 15. Photo by Sylvia Danyele

First visit to state in 10 years

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
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Cushing Man gets five years for sexting student

Patti Weaver
Monday, October 6, 2025
STILLWATER — A 28-year-old Cushing man has avoided a jury trial by accepting a plea agreement with the prosecution for a five-year prison term followed by five years of probation for sexting a 14-year-old student in the Perkins-Tryon School system where he was employed as a paraprofessional for...

Cushing couple accused of child neglect

Patti Weaver
Monday, October 6, 2025
STILLWATER – A Cushing couple have been charged with three counts of child neglect for allegedly permitting their three minor children 'to live in a home without running water, infested with pests, and in generally unsanitary conditions, while also consuming dangerous narcotics while in the home.
Present for Johnson’s ceremonial signing were, seated, from left, Richard Chavez, Amber Chavez, Cooper Johnson and Jon Johnson. Standing, John Owen, Murray State Fishing Coach. Photo by Leslie Reese Photography

Present for Johnson’s ceremonial signing were, seated, from left, Richard Chavez, Amber Chavez, Cooper Johnson and Jon Johnson. Standing, John Owen, Murray State Fishing Coach. Photo by Leslie Reese Photography

Johnson signs with Murray State on Bass Fishing Scholarship

J. D. Meisner
Monday, October 6, 2025
CUSHING — Cushing High School senior Cooper Johnson has reeled in the next step of his career. Johnson recently signed his letter of intent to join the Murray State College bass fishing team, where he will compete beginning in the fall of 2026.

Something chilling this way comes

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
CUSHING — Shadows will stir and chills will rise as Edgar Allan Poe steps from the page to the stage in a spine-tingling theatrical event that promises to be as unforgettable as it is eerie — the Cushing Community Theatre Presentation of “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” directed by Griff Schoen.
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