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Winetta Lamb holds a family bible for her husband Ron as Municipal Judge Bill Ahrberg administers the oath of office to newly elected commissioner Ron Lamb. Photos by J.D. Meisner

Winetta Lamb holds a family bible for her husband Ron as Municipal Judge Bill Ahrberg administers the oath of office to newly elected commissioner Ron Lamb. Photos by J.D. Meisner

New Faces, Familiar Leadership at Cushing City Commission’s Organizational Meeting

J.d. Meisner
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
CUSHING — It was a morning of fresh starts and familiar faces Monday, as the Cushing City Commission held its annual organizational meeting. At the onset of formalities, newly elected commissioners Ron Lamb and Geoff Beasley took the oath of office, administered by Municipal Judge Bill Ahrberg.
Matt Clift

Matt Clift

Site Teachers of the Year

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
CUSHING — The Cushing Public School district selected the 2025 Site Teachers of the Year recognizing their excellence in teaching, leadership, and a strong commitment to student success.
Gary Nichols

Gary Nichols

Cops corral copper thieves

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
STILLWATER — Two men and three women, who reportedly lived together in Cushing, have been jailed pending their court appearance this week on charges of possessing stolen copper wire specific to AT&T telephone and utility lines.

County Commission approves contracts

Van Mitchell
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a City of Perkins Jail service agreement between the City of Perkins and Board of Commissioners.District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett said the agreement is to house inmates for $27 a day.
Agra Public School’s third grade teacher Vickie Weigel was announced as the 2025 District Teacher of the Year during the monthly assembly held on Monday, May 5. Pictured is Superintendent Dr. Anita Watkins with Weigel holding the golden apple she was presented with. Watkins explained Weigel was selected by her peers to receive the recognition. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Agra Public School’s third grade teacher Vickie Weigel was announced as the 2025 District Teacher of the Year during the monthly assembly held on Monday, May 5. Pictured is Superintendent Dr. Anita Watkins with Weigel holding the golden apple she was presented with. Watkins explained Weigel was selected by her peers to receive the recognition. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Agra teacher of the year

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...
Over a dozen volunteers met at Cushing City Hall on April 27 for the local Great American Clean Up (GACU) project led by Cushing Pride. Cushing Pride organizes the local project for the GACU initiative annually. Statewide it is a collaborative effort between Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and is part of a larger initiative to clean and beautify the state.

Over a dozen volunteers met at Cushing City Hall on April 27 for the local Great American Clean Up (GACU) project led by Cushing Pride. Cushing Pride organizes the local project for the GACU initiative annually. Statewide it is a collaborative effort between Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and is part of a larger initiative to clean and beautify the state.

Great American Clean Up

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Northwestern set for Commencement on May 10

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
ALVA — Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Ranger Field.Businessman and community leader Rich Cantillon, a Northwestern graduate from 1981, will be speaking at the commencement.

Yale couple accused of animal cruelty

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
STILLWATER -- A Yale man and his girlfriend have been ordered to appear in court on June 17 on animal cruelty charges for their alleged failure to provide necessary medical attention, medication, shelter, food and water for the care of four horses on his rural property.
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