Oil Patch Jamboree preparations underway
Deanna Maddox
DRUMRIGHT — The Drumright Chamber of Commerce is preparing for this year’s Oil Patch Jamboree set for Oct. 3.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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People gather to celebrate the grand opening of the new terminal at Stillwater Regional Airport Wednesday, Aug.19. Photo by Eric Priddy.
Stillwater Regional Airport opens new terminal
Dawn Dodson
STILLWATER — For travelers accustomed to driving to Oklahoma City or Tulsa to catch a flight, Stillwater Regional Airport Director Kellie Reed has a simple message: Take another look at what is available in your own backyard.Stillwater Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal celebrated its...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Area fishing report
News Staff
NORTHEAST Kaw: August 17. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 93°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around coves and rocks.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
City of Cushing Arrests
City of Cushing Arrests
News Staff
The following were arrested by Cushing PD from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.JAMES EARL BUTLER, 38 — DUI: first offense.Carrying weapons under influence of alcohol x2.JOHN MARTELLI MARTIN, 46 — Domestic abuse.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Bulletin Board
News Staff
t group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know. Submit bulletin board items for consideration to: news@cushingcitizen.com. Include all the who, what, when, and where information you’ve got - we’ll get it in.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Ellsworth appointed to vacant seat
Deanna Maddox
CUSHING — Chuck Ellsworth was appointed to fill vacant seat two on the City of Cushing Board of Commissioners by a 3-1 vote during the meeting Monday, Aug. 18.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Participants in the Cushing Geographic Club’s Do or Dye fundraiser color run cause a color explosion in Memorial Park Saturday, Aug. 16 following the race. Photo by Allie Prater.
Do or Dye
News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Payne County Free Fair returns Aug. 24
Allie Prater
112th annual event brings livestock shows, carnival rides, live music and new BBQ competition to Stillwater STILLWATER — Generations of Payne County families have spent late August beneath the lights of the county fair, showing livestock, carrying pies into exhibit halls, watching tractors rumble...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Payne County ballots include runoffs, state questions
Allie Prater
PAYNE COUNTY — Payne County voters will decide four Republican primary runoff races, one Democratic runoff and two proposed amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution during the Aug. 25 election.Republican voters will choose between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei for governor.The Republican runoff...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SQ 844
Deanna Maddox
Funding decisions placed in the hands of legislators OKLAHOMA — A proposed change to Oklahoma’s tax reimbursement system could have consequences reaching far beyond the businesses receiving property tax exemptions.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
