Stillwater sees large spike in COVID-19 cases; emphasizes caution

August 27, 2020

Media Release The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 37 new COVID-19 cases in Stillwater and 40 overall in Payne County today. According to the Payne County Health Department, approximately 70% of the new cases are within the […]

Back to school a much different meaning in 2020

August 9, 2020

by Roger Moore The concept known as the “Butterfly Effect” comes from the early 1970s and Edward Lorenz, a meteorologist who proposed the possibility that small causes may have momentous effects. Originally connected to weather […]

OSU students returning to Stillwater; What that means to residents

August 6, 2020

Media Release With Oklahoma State University returning for fall classes, many in the Stillwater community are wondering what that means for residents. “We understand that you have questions about how 20,000 new residents will affect our response […]

Face coverings required in public beginning Saturday, July 11

July 10, 2020

Media Release Stillwater residents will be required to wear face coverings in public spaces beginning Saturday, July 11, due to COVID-19 concerns. Stillwater City Council passed Ordinance 3452 regarding required face coverings on Thursday evening. The ordinance will remain in […]

Second reading of face covering ordinance set for Thursday

July 8, 2020

Media Release The second reading date is set: Stillwater City Council will consider Ordinance No. 3452 requiring face coverings in public for a second and final time. The special meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July […]

City Council advances face covering ordinance; date for second reading to be determined

July 7, 2020

Media Release  Last night, Stillwater City Council unanimously advanced Ordinance No. 3452 requiring face coverings in public, with proposed changes. The ordinance must be considered at a second reading and published before going into effect— the date for the […]

Women and Caregiving

July 5, 2020

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.  Alzheimer’s and dementia can have a devastating impact on families and caregivers, especially women. Not only are women more […]

City leadership monitoring spike in COVID-19 Cases; New, restrictive emergency proclamations may follow

June 19, 2020

Media Release Stillwater cases of COVID-19 are up to 147 active cases as of today, and that number will likely rise over the weekend. During the shelter-at-home phase this spring, Stillwater’s number hovered around 22 active cases.   The surge […]

Rumor control: No OSU or Stillwater Police Officers are in quarantine for COVID-19

June 12, 2020

Media Release It starts as most rumors do. Misunderstanding of facts and events that get shared and altered until someone questions what is really going on. In this case, there was talk in the community […]

Tabletop Games in the midst of Quarantine

June 11, 2020

Story by Roger Moore Not that quarantines, self-isolation, or shelter-in-place orders are things we hope for, but they can allow for a trip down memory lane. Being stuck at home means a chance to finally […]

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