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HISTORIC CHURCH STUDIO FLOORING REBORN AS ONE-OF-A-KIND GUITAR BY SETH LEE JONES

Thursday, June 18 by Molly Payne

Media release (TULSA, Okla.) -- Music history has been made inside The Church Studio for generations. Now, thanks to a collaboration between The Church Studio and acclaimed Tulsa guitarist and luthier Seth Lee Jones, a... Read More.

Cushing couple accused of leaving toddlers at home alone

Wednesday, June 17 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A Cushing couple accused of leaving their two toddlers at home alone for several hours while they were at a bar across town on Valentine's Day have been ordered to... Read More.

Cushing horse trainer ordered to pay $39,970 restitution

Wednesday, June 17 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A horse trainer, who previously worked at Stiles Ranch in rural Cushing, avoided a jury trial this week by pleading no contest to felony charges of embezzling eight registered quarter... Read More.

VMI Dredges Showcases Industry Leadership at Inland Marine Expo 2026

Tuesday, June 9 by Molly Payne

Media release By AK Chastain Jones, VMI Graphic Artist NASHVILLE, Tenn. - VMI Dredges proudly participated in the 2026 Inland Marine Expo (IMX), held May 27-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the company showcased its latest dredging... Read More.

United Way of Payne County releases updated Community Status Report

Tuesday, June 9 by Molly Payne

Media release STILLWATER, OK, June 2, 2026 – United Way of Payne County released the fourth volume of its annual Community Status Report on Monday. The data-based report is produced in partnership with Oklahoma State... Read More.

Cushing man accused of shooting friend in the rear

Monday, June 8 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 22-year-old Cushing man on probation for robbery has been jailed on $75,000 bond pending his arraignment Wednesday on charges of shooting a friend in the rear with a handgun... Read More.

Convicted child molester charged with sex offender violations

Monday, June 8 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- For the third time, a convicted child molester has been charged with failure to register as a sex offender with law enforcement. This time, Adrian Feliciano McVay-Shanklin, 34, listed as... Read More.

Man accused of choking & hitting relative in her Cushing home

Wednesday, May 27 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 30-year-old man accused of choking and hitting an older relative while he was staying in her Cushing home has been ordered to appear in court on June 23 on... Read More.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Provides Free Meals and Snacks for Payne County Children Throughout the Summer Months

Wednesday, May 27 by Molly Payne

Media release (OKLAHOMA CITY) – May 26, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June to provide free meals and snacks for children all summer long. Locations will be available throughout... Read More.

Cushing woman accused of using brick to beat woman in the head

Wednesday, May 20 by Molly Payne

By Patti Weaver STILLWATER -- A 24-year-old Cushing woman accused of repeatedly beating her ex-boyfriend's female acquaintance in the head with a brick has been ordered to appear in Payne County District Court on July... Read More.