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A member of the Cushing Fire Department re-enters the structure.

A member of the Cushing Fire Department re-enters the structure.

Broadway house burns

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CUSHING — A Cushing man perished in a house fire that broke out on the 700 block of Broadway last Tuesday, Feb. 4.According to Cushing Fire Chief Dalton Novotny, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 6:51 p.m. and were on scene at 6:54 p.m.
Samuel Wilson

Samuel Wilson

Cushing couple facing multiple drug charges

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
STILLWATER — A Cushing couple accused of having $23,520 from drug sales during a traffic stop, along with eight guns, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, buprenorphine, alprazolam and clonazepam found in their home, where young children resided, have been jailed on multiple charges stemming from an...
Coach Otis Stump and Dr. Virginia Peters cut the ribbon to open the new Activity Center at Drumright High School, Jan. 29. Photo by Allie Prater

Coach Otis Stump and Dr. Virginia Peters cut the ribbon to open the new Activity Center at Drumright High School, Jan. 29. Photo by Allie Prater

Tornadoes celebrate new Activity Center

Allie Prater
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — Hundreds of Tornado fans gathered in front of the new Activity Center on the DPS campus Wednesday, Jan. 29, to celebrate the grand opening of the new gym.

Central Tech Open House: A Hands-On Experience for the Community

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
DRUMRIGHT — Every February, Central Tech opens its doors to the community for an exciting, hands-on Open House event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how students prepare for the workforce using the latest technology. Held Feb. 16 on the Sunday before Presidents’ Day from 1-4 p.m.
United Way of Payne County

United Way of Payne County

United Way of Payne County

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
United Way of Payne County recognized several individuals and businesses for outstanding work supporting the organization among which was Caryn Campbell, Latina Simmons, and Ashley Joiner who were selected as Outstanding Community Leaders for Cushing.
Elementary progress

Elementary progress

Elementary progress

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The new elementary facility has been steadily taking shape and will provide students and staff of Cushing Public Schools much needed space in brand new classrooms, storage areas, music rooms, bathrooms, the library and much more. District Superintendent Dr.

Cushing School District Transportation Bond to be voted on Feb. 11

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
CUSHING - The Cushing Public School district will have two propositions on the upcoming Feb. 11 election ballot. Superintendent Melissa Amon explained both propositions are transportation bond proposals — one for $245,000 and the other $1.2 million — neither of which will impact property taxes.
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