Hunters Advised to Keep Eyes Open for Snakes

Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field.

Stillwater woman to appear after assaulting officers

STILLWATER — A 32-year-old woman accused of kicking Stillwater Police Sgt. Miguel Najera and Oklahoma State University Police Lt. Leah Storm, whose leg was also urinated on, has been ordered to appear in court on Oct. 22 on two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and one count of...

Municipalities try to Prepare for possible Costs of County-Wide Radio System

PAYNE COUNTY — A county-wide radio system approved by Payne County and paid for through ARPA funds continues to be a point of discussion.

Olive Fire Department becomes first in Creek County to carry cyanide poisoning antidote

OLIVE — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first fire department in Creek County to carry Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT), a life-saving antidote for cyanide poisoning.

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team held a coloring contest for the first through fourth grade students at Cushing Elementary.

Drumright man sentenced for trafficking meth in Cushing

STILLWATER — A 69-yearold Drumright man with a long history of drug convictions was placed on 10 years’ probation last week for trafficking methamphetamine in Cushing on Jan. 16, 2023.The sentencing for Michael Steven Hall, who pleaded guilty two years ago, had been stayed until Oct. 7 pending his...

Local Girl Scout lodge closes

CUSHING — The Juanita Eaton Girl Scout Lodge in Cushing has abruptly closed for meetings following unexpected correspondence from the executive director of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Melissa Bogle.

Cushing Choir Students Selected for ECOCDA Honor Choir

CUSHING — Cushing School district recently announced several students of the Cushing Choir were selected for the East Central Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association (ECOCDA) Honor Choir.The prestigious recognition is a testament to students hard work, dedication, and musical talent.