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Financial planning helps family caregivers protect their future

For many families, family caregiving begins in an emergency; a parent has a stroke or breaks a hip and is no longer able to live alone. This is one reason why it is essential to be thinking ahead. How can caring for a parent or loved one affect the caregiver’s financial future?

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CUSHING September 3 Cushing Marketplace available, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.September 4 BINGO night at Dale’s Diner and Bingo Palace, mini session at 5:30 p.m., main session at 7:30 p.m.
Detour Ahead

Detour Ahead

Detour Ahead

9th Street rebuild begins soon CUSHING — The City of Cushing is set to begin the Ninth Street reconstruction project Monday. The contractor, Ellsworth Construction, was issued a notice to proceed starting Monday, Sept. 8, according to city officials.
Landon Miller kicks off Cushing’s 2025 football season. The Tigers traveled to Berryhill Friday and eked out a 24-23 win. Story inside. Photo by Sylvia Danyele

Landon Miller kicks off Cushing’s 2025 football season. The Tigers traveled to Berryhill Friday and eked out a 24-23 win. Story inside. Photo by Sylvia Danyele

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County sets resale rules for treasurer

STILLWATER — Last week, the Payne County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution for a county property resale procedure.District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett drafted the procedure after visiting with the Payne County Treasurer about it.
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Homeless man jailed in Sillwater Walmart sexual battery case

STILLWATER — A 30-year-old homeless man accused of sexually battering a woman in a Stillwater shopping center has been jailed on $50,000 bond pending a Sept. 9 court appearance on a felony charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison on conviction.Jaleel Maurice Dade was arrested on Aug.

Yale woman accused of attacking mother

STILLWATER — A 49-year-old Yale woman accused of pouring bleach on her mother, forcing her to drink it, and causing a facial fracture by beating her has been jailed on $50,000 bond pending her arraignment this week on a charge of aggravated assault and battery, which is punishable by two years to...