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Firework purchase sparks commission debate

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
CUSHING — “I love firework displays,” said newly elected Commissioner Ron Lamb, “but I can’t in good conscience spend $10,000 of other people’s money.”While the annual Fourth of July firework display put on by the Cushing Fire Department was ultimately approved for city funding on a 4-1 vote it was...
Beers

Beers

Ex Oilton cop faces felony charges

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
CREEK COUNTY — A former police officer is facing a series of serious criminal charges including rape and assault following investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).Joseph Christopher Beers, who served as a police officer in Oilton and Inola, was arrested on May 16 of this...

FEMA Assistance Approved for March Wildfires

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The White House has approved Gov. Kevin Stitt’s March 21 request for federal disaster assistance for seven counties related to devastating wildfires.The announcement means individuals and business owners in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties who...

Petroleum Report: Refinery activity up, prices down — slightly

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
HOUSTON — The latest energy data for the week ending May 16, 2025, shows increased refinery activity in the U.S. compared to the previous week, and a noticeable decrease in fuel prices when compared to this time last year.Refinery Operations: U.S. refineries increased their crude oil intake to...

Jenkins Responds After Student Immigration Data Amendment Is Tabled

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, issued the following statement today after defending the amendment she fi led to Senate Joint Resolution 22, which addressed the immigration status of students, before it was ultimately tabled.'I brought this amendment forward because the people of...

Cushing throwers place at 4A state meet

Allie Prater
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
ARDMORE - Cushing High School athletes earned spots on the podium during the OSSAA Class 4A State Track and Field Championships, held May 9-10 at Plainview High School.Senior Michael Cruz led the way with a fi fthplace fi nish in the discus, recording a throw of 149 feet, 11 inches.
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