Ex-con accused of property crimes in Cushing and Stroud

STILLWATER -- An exconvict from Drumright has been jailed on $50,000 bond on a six-count felony charge including committing a pattern of property crimes in Cushing and Stroud on July 8 in a case investigated by Payne County Sheriff’s Investigator Brandon Myers.

Glencoe mechanic pleads guilty to killing customer

STILLWATER -- In a surprising development, a Glencoe mechanic, who waived his right to a preliminary hearing, has admitted in court that he repeatedly fired shots into the back of the head of a young customer, whose body was found two years ago on rural property where disassembled vehicles were...

Drumright chamber seeks volunteers for Oilpatch Jamboree

DRUMRIGHT — Drumright Chamber of Commerce leadership is putting out a call for volunteers to help make this year’s Oilpatch Jamboree a success.

Civility Versus Hostility

One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion solutions to problems faced by youth.

Preparing Landscape Trees for Winter

Oklahoma winters can be very unpredictable, and a dry winter can leave trees stressed and struggling the following spring. Trees are a long-term investment and valuable part of our landscapes, so preparing them for winter is key.

Cheer loud, but don’t be a loud mouth

There is nothing quite like high school sports in the fall. The Friday night lights, the sound of the marching band, the smell of concession stand popcorn drifting across the field.

Oklahoma’s only MR-Linac, now treating prostate cancer in just five visits

STILLWATER — Stillwater Cancer Center is the first and only facility in Oklahoma to treat patients with an advanced radiation therapy system that combines real-time MRI imaging with precision radiation delivery.

Commissioners consider service fee for credit card payments

CUSHING — Cushing leadership has been weighing whether to add a service fee to credit card payments after staff reported that processing fees cost the city over $84,000 last year.“An $84,000 loss on credit card fees is significant,” said Chairman B.J. Roberson.

City to vote on utility deposit refund policy

CUSHING — A new policy designed to make the city’s utility deposit system more equitable and customerfocused is anticipated for a city commission vote.Currently, residential and commercial utility customers must pay a deposit when setting up service.

Blakemore crowned Miss Oklahoma State Fair’s Teen

CUSHING — Cushing High School senior Brittan Blakemore is adding another crown to her growing résumé.Blakemore, who was titled last year and went on to compete in the Miss Teen Oklahoma pageant, was named Miss Oklahoma State Fair’s Teen last weekend.