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The Cushing Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented the NSDAR Excellence in Historic Preservation Certificate of Award and medal for the preservation of the Dunkin Theater. “Dawn and Geoff Beasley are greatly appreciated for their commitment to our community's historic preservation,” said Sue Cline, Cushing Chapter Historic Preservation chair. Pictured from left, Sue Cline, Dawn Beasley, Geoff Beasley, and Grace Ellsworth Oklahoma State Regent.

The Cushing Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented the NSDAR Excellence in Historic Preservation Certificate of Award and medal for the preservation of the Dunkin Theater. “Dawn and Geoff Beasley are greatly appreciated for their commitment to our community's historic preservation,” said Sue Cline, Cushing Chapter Historic Preservation chair. Pictured from left, Sue Cline, Dawn Beasley, Geoff Beasley, and Grace Ellsworth Oklahoma State Regent.

Dates to remember for next election

The next election day for local areas will be the May 13 special elections. Important dates associated with this election include the absentee ballot request deadline of April 28, and the early voting dates of May 8 and 9. Below is a list of what will be on the ballot in Payne County.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CUSHING April 23 Cushing Chamber 10th Annual Shred Day, 10 a.m. to Noon CHS Gifted and Talented field trip - OKC Zoo Kindergarten field trip - Jenks Aquarium April 25 Early Bird Headstart Trike-a-Thon fundraiser, 111 West Vine, 10 a.m.CHS Drama presents “8 Minutes Left”, 7 p.m.
Willow Mattox, Whitley Mattox, Cane Hollabaugh and Wiley Mattox tend to their six-week-old broiler chickens.

Willow Mattox, Whitley Mattox, Cane Hollabaugh and Wiley Mattox tend to their six-week-old broiler chickens.

77th Annual Drumright Broiler Show to be held April 28

DRUMRIGHT — Local FFA and 4-H kids have been raising broiler chickens since early March in preparation for the 77th Annual Drumright Broiler Show that will be held on April 28.
Morrison Junior Pages at OK House

Morrison Junior Pages at OK House

Morrison Junior Pages at OK House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Elina Lelde Tubele, a junior at Morrison High School, served as a page for Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, during the eleventh week of the 60th Legislature.Originally from Latvia, Tubele is in Oklahoma this school year as a FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) scholarship recipient.
Crossland Construction was named by Central Tech as their 2025 Partner in Progress during the annual celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. Pictured from left, Brent Haken, ODCTE State Director; Mike VanSandt, Central Tech Construction Trades Instructor; Casey Chesser, Crossland Construction Talent Acquisition Manager; Curtis Miles, Crossland Construction Assistant Superintendent; Kent Burris, Central Tech Superintendent; Skye McNiel, OkACTE Executive Director.

Crossland Construction was named by Central Tech as their 2025 Partner in Progress during the annual celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. Pictured from left, Brent Haken, ODCTE State Director; Mike VanSandt, Central Tech Construction Trades Instructor; Casey Chesser, Crossland Construction Talent Acquisition Manager; Curtis Miles, Crossland Construction Assistant Superintendent; Kent Burris, Central Tech Superintendent; Skye McNiel, OkACTE Executive Director.

Central Tech Recognizes Crossland Construction as Partner in Progress

EDMOND — Business and industry leaders from across Oklahoma were honored during the annual Partners in Progress celebration, held Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond.
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Thomas

Investigators release details of April 5 Stillwater homicide

STILLWATER – More details have emerged after an ex-convict with a history of drug and gun offenses was been jailed on $150,000 bond pending a May 5 court appearance on a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal shooting during an argument inside an apartment in the 1800 block of...
Little Lilah Beasley brushes a miniature pony at the petting zoo during the Gibble Easter Festival. Photo by Allie Prater

Little Lilah Beasley brushes a miniature pony at the petting zoo during the Gibble Easter Festival. Photo by Allie Prater

Gibble Easter Festival

Kinsley

Kinsley

Cushing woman admits food stamp fraud

STILLWATER — A Cushing woman, who pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining $10,294 worth of food stamps by claiming that a man was a current member of her household when he was actually in prison, has been ordered to pay that amount in restitution as a condition of a two-year probationary sentence...