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Powell places 1st at regionals

Allie Prater
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
WISTER — The Cushing Lady Tigers placed sixth at the OSSAA Class 4A regional golf tournament held at Wolf Mountain Country Club on Tuesday, finishing just outside the top four needed to qualify for the state tournament as a team.Despite the team result, senior Katelynn Powell secured a state...
Shelter from the Storm: Preparing

Shelter from the Storm: Preparing

Shelter from the Storm: Preparing for Tornado Season

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
As most born and bred Oklahomans already know, April showers bring May tornadoes but since it has become common for tornado prep to include lawn chairs and popcorn, it may be time for a refresher on tornado safety.

Q&A with Emergency Management

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
When disaster strikes, local emergency management is on the front lines — coordinating response efforts, keeping the public informed, and working behind the scenes to keep residents safe.
The Hamm siblings, Wyatt, Gage, and baby Ava, ham it up for their photo with the easter bunny during the Gibble Easter Festival Saturday, April 19. Photo by Allie Prater

The Hamm siblings, Wyatt, Gage, and baby Ava, ham it up for their photo with the easter bunny during the Gibble Easter Festival Saturday, April 19. Photo by Allie Prater

Hamm ‘n Eggs

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Utility rates going up

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
CUSHING — The members of the Cushing Municipal Authority made a decision on the longstanding topic of utility rates during a meeting held Monday night on April 21. The officials unanimously voted to approve two resolutions that resulted in an increase in utility rates for electric, water, and sewer.

Ripley grow busted

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
STILLWATER – The owner of a medical marijuana farm near Ripley – from which 4,983 plants were allegedly seized along with $13,818 in cash -- and two of his employees have been charged with illegally trafficking the drug in a case investigated by Payne County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Myers.Jin Hui...
City Attorney steps down

City Attorney steps down

City Attorney steps down

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
CUSHING — Cushing City Attorney Jonathan Huseman has announced that he has accepted a position outside of the city and will resign his position fully on June 30, the end of the fiscal year.The announcement was made during Monday’s meeting of the Cushing City Commission.“I am leaving the city and...
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