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Blood donors could win vacation

Blood donors could win vacation

Blood donors could win vacation

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Our Blood Institute is offering donors a chance to win a $10,000 vacation package as part of its summer blood-donation campaign.Anyone who donates blood at an OBI donor center or mobile blood drive through July 31 will be entered in the $10K Vacay Giveaway.

Cushing students earn UCO honors

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
EDMOND — Four students from Cushing were named to the University of Central Oklahoma’s honor rolls for the spring 2026 semester.Cash Logan Wright was named to the President’s Honor Roll after earning a 4.0 grade-point average.Charley Jade Coleman, Conner Ray Morlen, Rebecca Lynn Worthy and Rachel E.
City of Cushing Arrests

City of Cushing Arrests

City of Cushing Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LEAH DEER, 33, – Person driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances - first offense JUSTIN JAY, 35, – Any convicted felon carries or possesses any firearm, all persons who, after the commission of any felony, conceal or aid the...

Regional sales tax returns rise

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sales tax revenue increased throughout the Cushing Citizen coverage area in July, with all five communities receiving more than they did during the same period last year. Use tax collections, however, declined across the region.Together, the communities received $740,212.
Roe earns academic honor

Roe earns academic honor

Roe earns academic honor

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
COFFEYVILLE, KS — Cushing High School graduate Floyd “Beau” Roe was among 126 Coffeyville Community College student-athletes to earn NJCAA All-Academic recognition for the 2025-26 school year.Roe, a 2025 Cushing graduate, plays baseball for the Coffeyville Red Ravens in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Harper Beasley as Tevye, Evi Bussell as Tzeitel, and Kyzer Gaither as Motel rehearse a scene of “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” during the Cushing Theatre Camp on July 17. After being directed that “he was supposed to be in love” by Kristin Tarp, Gaither hurriedly placed his arm around Bussell and held back a laugh.

Harper Beasley as Tevye, Evi Bussell as Tzeitel, and Kyzer Gaither as Motel rehearse a scene of “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” during the Cushing Theatre Camp on July 17. After being directed that “he was supposed to be in love” by Kristin Tarp, Gaither hurriedly placed his arm around Bussell and held back a laugh.

Young cast set to bring classic To Life! this weekend

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
CUSHING — Participants of Cushing's Summer Theatre Camp are set to bring a classic tale of tradition, love, and change to life this weekend with their performance of “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.”.
Keystone operator faces $27 million penalty

Keystone operator faces $27 million penalty

Keystone operator faces $27 million penalty

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
MILL CREEK, KS — The operator of a major pipeline carrying Canadian crude oil to Cushing could be required to pay nearly $27 million in civil penalties and complete about $40 million in safety improvements following a massive 2022 spill in northern Kansas.A proposed settlement filed in U.S.

Airport runway markings project moves forward

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
CUSHING — The City of Cushing is seeking competitive bids for a runway marking project at the Cushing Municipal Airport. The start of the new project comes just months after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially noted the airport’s full compliance status.

Our Daily Bread receives $50,000 donation

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
STILLWATER — Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center has received a $50,000 donation from Google. The funding will enable the non-profit to assemble and distribute 500 toddler-focused “Brain Bags” in collaboration with the Early Childhood Coalition (ECC).
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