Beef imports and the Brazil roller coaster

STILLWATER — Beef imports continue to be the subject of political attention that has resulted in a myriad of variable and inconsistent policies and actions.

Cushing Chamber still seeking vendors for Festival in the Park

CUSHING — The Cushing Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 38th Annual Festival in the Park set for Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Park.The annual fall event is the Chamber of welcoming the autumn season and offers people a chance to shop from local vendors, enjoy a variety of food...

Gaskins named Blue Sky Bank teacher of the game

CUSHING — Cushing Public Schools recently noted the recognition of one of its teachers after she was named a Teacher of the Game — a Blue Sky Bank and Oklahoma State University partner sponsorship.Aryn Gaskins received a surprise visit from OSU’s mascot Pistol Pete to help celebrate the honor.

Yale man accused of choking girlfriend in rural Cushing

STILLWATER — A 28-year-old man from Yale, who has been charged with choking his girlfriend, dragging her by the neck and slamming her body into her vehicle at her rural Cushing residence in August, has been jailed on $15,000 bond pending a Sept. 14 court appearance.Cody Lane Melton, who was also...

Young band finds its footing

Cushing musicians brave the heat, embrace leadership roles and prepare to tell the Scarecrow's story CUSHING — The first challenge facing the Cushing High School marching band this season was not Pink Floyd, Radiohead or a field full of complicated drill.It was simply learning how to take the first...

Yale man accused of drunk driving on Highway 18 south of Cushing

STILLWATER — A 53-year-old Yale man accused of drunk driving a Dodge Ram during an Aug. 19 crash on Highway 18 just south of Cushing has been ordered to appear in court Thursday for arraignment with an attorney on a Payne County felony charge.Daniel Keith Miller could be given as much as 10 years...

Regional Conditions and Fire Behavior, Sept. 7

Statewide Overview: • Persistent hot and dry weather has prolonged drought conditions with many areas going more than 20 days without wetting rainfall.