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Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code
A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.

The Oklahoma metal act played a hometown fundraiser before heading out on their first Texas tour

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.

Lady Pioneer senior leaves the program third all-time in digs, fourth in aces, and a legacy that goes beyond statistics

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 13, 2026 One Impromptu DIY Show. Now They Can't Stop.
Ivan Serrano, left, and Isa Edge smile behind the glass display counter at i&i Skateshop in Stillwater, with skate decks mounted on the wall behind them.

Isa and Ivan didn't set out to run a music venue inside their Stillwater vintage and skate shop. Then Garden Ants played, and everything changed.

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 12, 2026 Payne County set to add second civil attorney starting July 1
North entrance of the Payne County Administration Building at 315 W. 6th Ave. in Stillwater, Oklahoma, showing glass double doors under an arched stone facade.

Incoming DA Jeremiah Gregory says two part-time attorneys give the county better coverage than one full-time hire

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 06, 2026 Stillystock 2026 raises $800 for youth musicians as Dreamsickle prepares for first Texas tour
Asa Thompson of Dreamsickle sings into a microphone on the Block 34 outdoor stage at Stillystock 2026 in Stillwater on April 18, 2026, with a guitarist visible to his left.

The fourth annual rock festival drew eight acts, a student band opening set, and headliner Ben Quad returning to Stillwater

by Quincy Einstein & Chris Peters
A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.
Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote by Chris Peters
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge by Quincy Einstein
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget by Chris Peters
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program by Chris Peters
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.
Local Music   -   May 13, 2026 One Impromptu DIY Show. Now They Can't Stop. by Quincy Einstein
Ivan Serrano, left, and Isa Edge smile behind the glass display counter at i&i Skateshop in Stillwater, with skate decks mounted on the wall behind them.
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 12, 2026 Payne County set to add second civil attorney starting July 1 by Chris Peters
North entrance of the Payne County Administration Building at 315 W. 6th Ave. in Stillwater, Oklahoma, showing glass double doors under an arched stone facade.
Local Music   -   May 06, 2026 Stillystock 2026 raises $800 for youth musicians as Dreamsickle prepares for first Texas tour by Quincy Einstein & Chris Peters
Asa Thompson of Dreamsickle sings into a microphone on the Block 34 outdoor stage at Stillystock 2026 in Stillwater on April 18, 2026, with a guitarist visible to his left.
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Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code
A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.

The Oklahoma metal act played a hometown fundraiser before heading out on their first Texas tour

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.

Lady Pioneer senior leaves the program third all-time in digs, fourth in aces, and a legacy that goes beyond statistics

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 13, 2026 One Impromptu DIY Show. Now They Can't Stop.
Ivan Serrano, left, and Isa Edge smile behind the glass display counter at i&i Skateshop in Stillwater, with skate decks mounted on the wall behind them.

Isa and Ivan didn't set out to run a music venue inside their Stillwater vintage and skate shop. Then Garden Ants played, and everything changed.

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 12, 2026 Payne County set to add second civil attorney starting July 1
North entrance of the Payne County Administration Building at 315 W. 6th Ave. in Stillwater, Oklahoma, showing glass double doors under an arched stone facade.

Incoming DA Jeremiah Gregory says two part-time attorneys give the county better coverage than one full-time hire

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 06, 2026 Stillystock 2026 raises $800 for youth musicians as Dreamsickle prepares for first Texas tour
Asa Thompson of Dreamsickle sings into a microphone on the Block 34 outdoor stage at Stillystock 2026 in Stillwater on April 18, 2026, with a guitarist visible to his left.

The fourth annual rock festival drew eight acts, a student band opening set, and headliner Ben Quad returning to Stillwater

by Quincy Einstein & Chris Peters
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