Stillwater man accused of strangling, stomping and threatening to stab ex-girlfriend

STILLWATER — A 32-year-old Stillwater man has been jailed on $100,000 bond pending a July 7 court appearance at which he can seek a preliminary hearing on a three-count charge accusing him of repeatedly strangling his ex-girlfriend, threatening to stab her with a butcher knife, and stomping on her...

Footloose and fired up

Cushing seniors rally behind Friday night dances CUSHING — Senior citizens showed up in droves to Cushing City Hall Monday, for one specific reason — to let city leadership know, they just want to dance.“Why do you want to close down the dance?”

Cushing Marketplace Marks One Year of Fighting Food Insecurity

CUSHING — Cushing Marketplace’s one-year anniversary is on June 19 and marks a milestone that is much more than a date on a calendar.

Sonshine Sunday Gospel Concert Set for June 22

CUSHING – The Cushing Community Theatre will be filling its auditorium with heavenly music during its upcoming Sonshine Sunday – a Gospel and Christian music show – currently scheduled for June 22 starting at 2 p.m. The concert will be directed by one of the CCT’s very own board members and Cushing...

Thank You to Elected Officials for Their Call to Service

For the Children As a former lawmaker and someone who continues to work publicly in policy, the horrific act which happened over this past weekend in Minnesota with the murder and attempted murder of state lawmakers and their spouses is truly frightening.As always, many people are making...

Commission approves UA purchase for Emergency Management

STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an interlocal cooperative agreement between the Board of Commissioners, Lincoln County, and the Board of Commissioners, Payne County.“I've got some trucks that I'm selling, because I got some new trucks.

Disaster Assistance Site Relocates in Payne County

STILLWATER — The State of Oklahoma, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration have announced the relocation of their Disaster Assistance Center in Payne County, which is supporting residents impacted by the March 14–21 wildfires.The assistance site, previously located at the Stillwater...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for March Wildfire Victims

Deadline to apply is July 21 for residents in seven Oklahoma counties OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans who lost jobs, job offers or businesses due to the March 2025 wildfires and straightline winds may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), state officials announced.The Oklahoma Employment...