Lifetime of achievement

CUSHING — The most anticipated moment of the night came without suspense.During the Cushing Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Jan. 15 at Godofredo’s Pizzeria and Tap Room, the chamber’s most prestigious honor — the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award — was presented to Tyson and Kathy Branyan, a...

CREC named Large Business of the Year

CUSHING — Central Rural Electric Cooperative was named the Cushing Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Large Business of the Year during the chamber’s annual banquet Thursday, Jan. 15, held at The Dunkin’ Theater and Godofredo’s Pizzeria and Tap Room.The award was presented by Jason Kinzie, owner of Steer...

Central Tech to host open house Feb. 15 at Drumright, Sapulpa campuses

DRUMRIGHT — Central Technology Center will host an open house Sunday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at its Drumright and Sapulpa campuses.The free event is open to the public and will feature hands-on activities, live demonstrations and opportunities for visitors to tour classrooms and meet instructors.

IRS, government imposter scams target seniors

Scammers continue to impersonate federal agencies in an effort to steal money and personal information from older adults, often relying on fear, urgency and confusion to pressure victims into acting quickly.• Scammers posing as the IRS, Social Security Administration or other government agencies...

Rotary named non-profit of the year

CUSHING — The nonprofit volunteer organization of the year, the Small Business of the Year and the large Business of the Year awards are all nominated and decided on by the last three year winners of the respective awards.

Pueblo Viejo named Cushing’s 2025 Small Business of the Year

CUSHING — Pueblo Viejo Auténtica Cocina Mexicana was named the 2025 Small Business of the Year during the Cushing Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Godofredo’s Pizzeria and Tap Room.The award was presented by Kelly and Steve Dilley, owners of Copper Penny Trading Company...

Which Schools and County Services Do You Want Eliminated with Property Tax Cuts?

For the Children Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously stated, “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.”

Adventures with Allie

If you’ve ever stopped one of us at the grocery store, sent a Facebook message, or called the office and said, “You should do a story on this,” first of all, thank you. Truly.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...