I'm a husband, father of four, and lover of people's stories. Stillwater is my adopted hometown.
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Story provided by our friend at the Stillwater Public Library, Emily States. It’s hard to believe that the Stillwater Public Library’s 2024 reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” is reaching its halfway point! The last week of events in June include dinosaurs, character design and a popular
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Submitted by Josh Wells from Doc's Friends, Inc. The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Stillwater, OK, June 20-23, 2024. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II, will be available for ground
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Thousands of children in and around Stillwater need food on the weekends when their school-provided food isn’t available. For ten years, Terri Collier has served to alleviate this childhood hunger by serving in the Kickin’ Childhood Hunger charity. This local nonprofit organization works with churches in Stillwater to bag
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The Dancing Turtle Arts Festival, part 1. This is part one of a three-part series of the art, attendees, artists, and performers I was able to see at the Dancing Turtle Arts Festival. There is no better way to welcome in the summer in Stillwater than with the Dancing Turtle.
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This story was provided by our friend at the Stillwater Public Library, Emily States. The Stillwater Public Library's summer reading program heads into week three on Tuesday, June 18. The week is full of adventures for all ages and features puppets, pets, movies and more! Note that there
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This story was provided by our friend at the Stillwater Public Library, Emily States. The Stillwater Public Library leaps into its second week of summer reading with programs full of mystery, fun and adventure. On Tuesday, June 11, Extreme Animals will present “Get Wild” for kids featuring live animals from
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SPS receives Oklahoma Attorney General’s abatement grant This story is provided by our friend at SPS, Mr. Barry Fuxa. Stillwater Public Schools has received a grant from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Opioid Abatement Board for $75,000 to proactively fight opioid abuse. The grant was obtained through the
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Video and text provided by our friends at VisitStillwater.org "The hot weather is here and we've got cool places for you to visit. From kayaks and bounce houses to live music and art, Stillwater has it all this June! "Dancing Turtle has it all! Live
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Story provided by Emily States, Adult Services Supervisor of Stillwater Public Library The Stillwater Public Library’s 2024 summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” launches into its first week of fun programs for all ages. Beginning Saturday, June 1, participants can begin tracking their reading to earn prizes.
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Story provided by Barry Fuxa, PR & Communications Coordinator of Stillwater Public Schools The Stillwater Board of Education has appointed Doug Stafford as the new principal of Stillwater Junior High School, effective fall 2024. Stafford will succeed current Principal Crystal Szymanski, who is transitioning to the role of superintendent at
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One small local business, Alterations by Jody, quietly celebrated their 15th anniversary last month. You might not have heard much buzz about it. This business does not have a typical storefront. In fact, the sign at the corner of 7th Ave. and Duck that announces "Alterations by Jody"
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Story provided by Barry Fuxa, PR & Communications Coordinator of Stillwater Public Schools Melisa Kifer, Executive Director of Special Services for Stillwater Public Schools, has been named the 2024 Director of the Year by the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services. Kifer was recommended for the honor by Alison Taylor. Taylor
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Congratulations to all the graduates! What an exciting and memorable time. If you're feeling the pressure to rush into the next responsible thing, to optimize for safety and security, I'd like to offer an alternative with an anecdote. When I was 21, I undertook an under-planned
"What can I do for Stillwater? Where are my skills needed?" This is what's on Sara Brown's mind. Sara, a mother and former OSU student who moved back to Stillwater five years ago, is one of the women and men working hard every day
Stillwater High held its 123rd commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. Eric Wang, Vice President of the graduating class, introduced the guests followed by Ethan Li, President of the graduating class, who gave the valedictory speech. Noor Atiyeh, Senior class secretary, gave the salutatory speech. An “Exchange Student Salute” was
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