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LifeShare has Fifth Consecutive Record Breaking Year: 488 Lives Saved by Oklahomans in 2018

Wednesday, January 9 by Terry Brannon

For the fifth consecutive year, LifeShare broke its previous record and coordinated the donation of lifesaving organs from 188 donors whose generous gifts resulted in 542 organs transplanted in 2018, saving 488 lives.

What to Do…this Weekend

Wednesday, January 9 by Patti Weaver

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? Then here are a few things you might enjoy!

Attorney General Hunter Comments on Corporation Commission Ordering ONG to Return $22 Million to Customers

Tuesday, January 8 by Sally Wright

Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) customers will see lower bills during the new year after the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) today voted in favor of an order that determines how the company will return money... Read More.

Woman Accused of Delivering Drugs to Cushing Prison Inmate

Monday, January 7 by Molly Payne

A 22-year-old Tulsa woman was charged today with having delivered marijuana and cocaine to an inmate in the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing on Saturday.

Man Admits Violating Probation in Cushing Church’s Theft Case

Monday, January 7 by Molly Payne

A former Cushing man admitted to a Payne County judge last week that he had violated the probation he was given in 2017 in the theft of a forklift donated to Faith Church... Read More.

Steve Ripley, Famed Guitarist, Producer and Band Leader of The Tractors Dies

Monday, January 7 by Terry Brannon

Steve Ripley, leader of the country-rock band The Tractors, died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 3 in Pawnee, OK at the age of 69, surrounded by his family. He had been suffering... Read More.

Cushing School Custodian Charged With Stealing Students’ Medication

Friday, January 4 by Molly Payne

A 31-year-old Cushing woman has been charged with stealing students’ ADHD medication from the Cushing Upper Elementary School while she was working as a custodian there in November of 2018.

Trio Charged In Yale Armed Robbery

Friday, January 4 by Molly Payne

Three ex-convicts, all of whom were released from prison last year, have been charged with armed robbery in connection with the theft of drugs at Yale Drug Store and a woman’s purse there, on... Read More.

Repeat Drug Offender Jailed on Multiple Charges

Thursday, January 3 by Molly Payne

A repeat drug offender, who was released from prison two years ago, remains in the Payne County Jail pending a Jan. 7 court appearance on multiple charges stemming from his various arrests in Stillwater... Read More.

Trio Arrested in Yale Charged with Meth Possession