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Cast members from “The Nerd” rehearse at the Cushing Community Theater last week. They are, from left, Brett Anderson, David Timmons, John Alcorn, Dani Skelton (standing in for Regina Brown), DeNae Brown and Tyler Peters. The live performance will open with a 7 p.m. showing Friday, Feb. 28. Performances will follow March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

Cast members from “The Nerd” rehearse at the Cushing Community Theater last week. They are, from left, Brett Anderson, David Timmons, John Alcorn, Dani Skelton (standing in for Regina Brown), DeNae Brown and Tyler Peters. The live performance will open with a 7 p.m. showing Friday, Feb. 28. Performances will follow March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

NERD PRACTICE

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
CUSHING — Local theatre enthusiasts can look forward to a night of heartfelt hilarity as the Cushing Community Theater gears up for its next production.
Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Dr. Caleb Lanker cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Cornerstone Chiropractic at 1002 E Cherry Street, Cushing on Feb. 3. Photo by Patricia Niccum.
Cushing High School students Cason Brandon, Tommy Rolfe, and Tyler Norman work with second graders to figure out the best house to withstand the Big Bad Wolf’s huffs and puffs.

Cushing High School students Cason Brandon, Tommy Rolfe, and Tyler Norman work with second graders to figure out the best house to withstand the Big Bad Wolf’s huffs and puffs.

CHS Senior Leads STEM Literacy Project, Inspires 140 Second Graders

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Cushing High School (CHS) senior Emma Howard recently spearheaded another remarkable STEM literacy project that made a lasting impact on 140 second-grade students at Cushing Upper Elementary.
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Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The following were booked into Payne County Jail from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Jim Thorpe Award Winner Jahdae Barron

Jim Thorpe Award Winner Jahdae Barron

Jim Thorpe’s legacy lives on in the lives of current athletes

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of late Yale resident, Olympic gold medalist, and multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986.In 2017, the award became sponsored by Paycom and was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.

Stillwater Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.PAUL LEE LEWIS JR.

Yale Public Library awarded Sequoyah Book Grant

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
YALE — Yale Public Library’s book selection has become more vast for patrons thanks to being one of the recipients of the 2024 Sequoyah Book Grant. According Miranda Brown, the Yale Library Director, the 129-books awarded through the grant were estimated to cost over $2,000.
For their contributions to Cushing High School athletics,— most recently the fieldhouse scoreboard project, Joe and Kay Smith and family were recognized between games during last Friday’s homecoming. They are: Children Sharon Kerr and Patricia Niccum; grandchildren Ashley and Josh Thomas, Konnor and Caleb Lanker and Kris Niccum; great-grandchildren Casey Thomes, Haile Lanker and Boone Niccum.

For their contributions to Cushing High School athletics,— most recently the fieldhouse scoreboard project, Joe and Kay Smith and family were recognized between games during last Friday’s homecoming. They are: Children Sharon Kerr and Patricia Niccum; grandchildren Ashley and Josh Thomas, Konnor and Caleb Lanker and Kris Niccum; great-grandchildren Casey Thomes, Haile Lanker and Boone Niccum.

Smith family honored at Tiger homecoming

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CUSHING - Joe and Kay Smith and all of Cushing’s Smith family was honored between games during Cushing’s homecoming night Friday.According to Athletic Director Bobby Hoover, the Smiths have been generous givers to many projects in the Cushing community.

Cushing School Board approves Learning Academy

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CUSHING — The regular monthly meeting of the Cushing Public School Board of Education took place Thursday, Feb. 6 during which all matter were approved, according to Superintendent Melissa Amon, including a renewal, policy adoptions, and several individual employment decisions.
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