Too much time on our hands

I had an epiphany today. Not an earth shattering epiphany but one of those thoughts that make you smack your forehead and say “Oh My Gosh”. Or as the kids today say, “OMG”. Let’s get this out of the way first...

Destination Downtown

Thank You Cushing – you have now named the downtown area to be the Broadway District! Another step forward where we all can plan to showcase our dedication and community pride.

Cushing man killed in motorcycle crash

A Cushing man was killed when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Northeast Oklahoma Sunday. According to the The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 11 a.m. Sunday, July 26, one mile west of Catoosa, in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 44.

Lions learn many sides of new Commission Chairman,

I have known B.J Roberson for about as long as I have been in Cushing. That’s because the Roberson family is involved with many facets of our community and we get to meet at many community events. This week's invited guest of the Cushing Lions Club was Cushing's elected Commissioner and Chairman B.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, I’ve been thinking lately about just who would be best described as being a “Hero”. Well, I’ll tell you who, of course, in our current situation, all the men and women who serve and protect, the fire, police, all the medical workers, doctors and nurses, lab technicians.

A new mask perspective

I avoided the whole mask thing or a while, selfishly going to the stores with no mask — not so much out of rebellion, but convenience. When COVID-19 hit and the first round of shutdowns occurred, I ordered face coverings.

Internet news

The top headline among mainstream media Monday morning was that a body had been found at the lake where Naya Rivera went missing. Who’s Naya Rivera, and what lake, you ask? To be honest, I had no idea who that was either. She must have been someone important, right?

Happy Independence Day!

I recently sent a group text to my four siblings asking them about their favorite Fourth of July memories. It was interesting to me that all of them recalled our pre-teen years living on a farm with my Grandpa Stalder. All the cousins would join us for the holiday.