From the Editor (November 2020)
by Ammie Bryant I’m a big believer in gratitude. I always have been. Every night, when I say my prayers, I give thanks for the many blessings in my life. Family is at the very […]
Coronavirus
OSU health care workers committed to testing effort
Story provided by OSU News Oklahoma State University’s health care professionals have been hard at work during the novel coronavirus pandemic. University Health Services personnel took more than 6,000 COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction swab samples […]
Sangre Ridge PE Teacher Selected for CDC Program
Story provided by Stillwater Public Schools Project SWITCH has selected Sange Ridge Elementary School Physical Education Teacher, Sarah Ehrlich as one of sixteen physical educators in the state to participate in the CDC leadership program, […]
Stillwater area leaders and health officials share concerns and perspectives on managing through COVID-19
Story provided by Oklahoma State University Communications Faced with an unprecedented crisis, public officials and health experts at every level across the nation have grappled with some of the toughest decisions of their careers since […]
SPS Nurse selected for CDC program
Story provided by Stillwater Public Schools Project SWITCH has selected Stillwater Public Schools School Nurse David Coates to be one of ten school nurses in the state to participate in a CDC leadership program designed […]
Stillwater Public Schools Cancels Athletic Events
Plus a statement from the district Media release In accordance with its safety protocols Stillwater Public Schools has cancelled all athletic and extracurricular events from September 13-19. Payne County is currently designated in the Red […]
2020 Mummy and Son Dance, Halloween Festival among City events cancelled due to COVID-19
Media Release Many residents have been asking: are the City’s annual events happening this year? Due to safety concerns around the current pandemic, the City has cancelled the following 2020 recreational events: Mummy and Son […]
Stillwater Public Schools Expands Meal Service
Media Release All Stillwater children are now able to receive free breakfasts and lunches from Stillwater Public Schools (SPS) regardless of school enrollment or income status. This temporary program is made possible through the receipt […]
OSU Team Conducting Survey Research on Dementia Home Care in the Time of COVID-19
Story provided by Aging Advocates Family caregivers with a relative with dementia often experience what has been called the ‘unexpected career of caregiver,’ facing multi-faceted, complex, and stressful life situations that can have important consequences. […]
Pioneer Pride in Uncertain Times: One Pioneer’s Perspective
Story by Josephine Bryant What does it mean to be a pioneer? It means courage, innovation, and being willing to go past the limits to discover and create new possibilities. Now, what does it mean […]