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Busy Bee Floral leads a string of would-be parade participants down Broadway following the cancellation of the parade on July 4th. Photo by Allie Prater.

Busy Bee Floral leads a string of would-be parade participants down Broadway following the cancellation of the parade on July 4th. Photo by Allie Prater.

The parade that wasn’t

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Cushing student named to WSU honor roll

Allie Prater
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
WICHITA, KS — A Cushing student has been named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.Dawson B. Herd, of Cushing, was among more than 3,650 students named to the honor roll.
Gentzler

Gentzler

Stillwater man accused of shooting pool

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
STILLWATER — A Stillwater teenager has been jailed on $75,000 bond pending a July 6 court appearance on a three-count charge filed in connection with reported shots fired at the pool area of an apartment complex on E. Loveland Street.
Childs

Childs

Pawnee man leads police on high speed chase

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
STILLWATER — A Pawnee man has been charged with possessing three guns while on felony probation and endangering others by driving into oncoming traffic while at times reaching speeds of more than 100 mph in an attempt to elude Yale Police Officer Rory Rice before crashing at Highway 412 and 108...
Apprentice lineman with the Electric Distribution department, Tagun Fittje, was replacing damaged flags in the Broadway District last week prior to the holiday festivities. As part of flag etiquette whenever a flag is worn or damaged beyond repair the flag should be destroyed by burning it.

Apprentice lineman with the Electric Distribution department, Tagun Fittje, was replacing damaged flags in the Broadway District last week prior to the holiday festivities. As part of flag etiquette whenever a flag is worn or damaged beyond repair the flag should be destroyed by burning it.

Out with the Old

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Area Veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As we celebrate Independence Day, we pause to honor the men and women from our communities who have served this country in uniform. The following list recognizes veterans and active-duty service members by branch, with names listed alphabetically within each branch.
From 13 stars to 50

From 13 stars to 50

From 13 stars to 50

Allie Prater
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The American flag’s long journey Most Americans know the story of Betsy Ross.As the legend goes, George Washington visited the Philadelphia seamstress in 1776 and asked her to sew a flag for the new nation.

Respecting the red, white and blue

Allie Prater
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As Americans prepare to fly the flag for the Fourth of July, it is worth remembering that the red, white and blue is more than a holiday decoration.The United States Flag Code lays out long-standing customs for how the American flag should be displayed, handled, folded and retired.
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