From the Editor (*June 2020)
by Ammie Bryant With the kids being home since spring break began, the onset of June and “Summer Vacation” doesn’t quite hold the same meaning this year that it has in the past. So much […]
May 2020
Virtual Summer Art Camp- Art and the Ologies
Story provided by Prairie Arts Center This year’s summer camps are a playful pairing of art and the ologies! Together, we will explore the many ways artwork illustrates, aids, and even creates human understanding in […]
City postpones Boomer Blast Fireworks Show
Media Release Out of concern for public health and safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has postponed this year’s Boomer Blast event, an annual Independence Day celebration on July 4. The City is […]
Meridian Graduates Contribute More Than 3,800 Community Service Hours During Their Time at Tech
Story provided by Meridian Technology Center For students attending Meridian Technology Center, the last two years haven’t just been about what they get from coming to class. It’s also been about what they give. As […]
Patzkowski Named Sangre Ridge Elementary Principal
Media Release The Stillwater Board of Education approved Cami Patzkowski as the new Sangre Ridge Elementary principal in a special meeting on May 21. Patzkowski has been an educator for 22 years, with 6 years […]
City Hall, parks, other facilities to reopen to the public June 1
Media Release The City of Stillwater is planning to reopen the Stillwater Municipal Building, 723 S. Lewis St., for public access beginning June 1. Visitors are asked to wear face coverings while on the premises and to follow CDC guidelines regarding […]
Pork Carnitas Street Tacos
Story by Karyl Henry, KarylsKulinaryKrusade.com I love pulled pork, but don’t make it very often since it’s just me in the house. But when I do, and I make it in the slow cooker, my […]
4-H Youth Development Program under new leadership
Story provided by Trisha Gedon, Agricultural Communications Services When Steve Beck took the helm as state 4-H program leader for the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program, he knew there would be challenges in his new […]
Parkinson’s Disease and COVID-19
Story by Sabiha Parveen Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common disorder affecting people over the age of 65 years. It is associated with the loss of dopamine in different parts of the brain […]
Stillwater’s History in Hats: From the Functional to the Sublime
Story provided by Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar The Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar has an extensive textile collection—including over 250 hats. The Museum’s collection also contains numerous historic photographs including pictures of […]