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Art & Culture   -   Apr 28, 2026 OSU art students bring Stillwater's sister city story to life on the walls of Chris Salmon Plaza
OSU student Jake Warner leans over a large fabric panel, painting with a fine brush in a studio classroom at the Prairie Arts Center, as classmates work in the background.

The collaborative project pairs OSU's visual thinking program with the city's ongoing investment in downtown public art

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Public Schools   -   Apr 28, 2026 Sangre Ridge earns national kindness designation, chosen from 308 schools across the country
The Sangre Ridge Elementary sign in a parking lot reads "Ridge Runners — We are Sangre!" with the Stillwater Public Schools name below.

The school's food drive, weekly KIND student recognition, and classroom lessons on empathy helped earn the national honor

by Chris Peters
Oklahoma State University   -   Apr 27, 2026 The plans to fix Lake Carl Blackwell dam are ready. The $22 million to build them isn't.
Aerial photo showing Lake Carl Blackwell's earthen dam running along the shoreline, with the USDA Hydraulic Engineering Research Laboratory facility visible below the dam.

A former city manager has spent months pushing OSU and state regulators for answers.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Apr 26, 2026 Stillwater to close city jail, projects more than $1 million in annual savings under county agreement
The front entrance of the Stillwater Police Department building at 723 S. Lewis St., with a large "Police" sign above the glass doors.

Thirteen civilian positions eliminated as city transfers prisoner housing to Payne County Jail beginning July 1

by Chris Peters
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 26, 2026 Cowboys Turn the Corner — OSU Grabs 2-0 Series Lead With Wild Win at Texas Tech
OSU pitcher Hudson Barrett confronts Texas Tech catcher Matt Quintanar at third base during the ninth inning of OSU's 9-8 win at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock, Texas.

A runner's interference call in the ninth seals a wild 9-8 victory as OSU sets up a series sweep Sunday

by Daniel Allen
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 24, 2026 Win No. 500 — How the Holliday Name Became Synonymous With OSU Baseball
OSU head coach Josh Holliday walks among celebrating players after his 500th career win, a 14-4 run-rule victory over Wichita State at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater on April 21, 2026.

Mentors, milestones, and a family identity that began in an 11-month-old's first trip to Stillwater.

by Daniel Allen
Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.

Sixteen months in, I'm opening up all reporting, restructuring reader support, and sharing the numbers I need to hit to make The Stillwegian last.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 21, 2026 Stillwater mayor warns property tax cuts could threaten city's bond obligations
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce seated at the council dais during the Feb. 19, 2026 city council meeting, with his nameplate visible in the foreground.

FY27 budget projects growth on historic manufacturing and trade activity, but mayor warns property tax proposals could put Stillwater's bonds at risk

by Chris Peters
OSU student Jake Warner leans over a large fabric panel, painting with a fine brush in a studio classroom at the Prairie Arts Center, as classmates work in the background.
Art & Culture   -   Apr 28, 2026 OSU art students bring Stillwater's sister city story to life on the walls of Chris Salmon Plaza

The collaborative project pairs OSU's visual thinking program with the city's ongoing investment in downtown public art

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Public Schools   -   Apr 28, 2026 Sangre Ridge earns national kindness designation, chosen from 308 schools across the country by Chris Peters
The Sangre Ridge Elementary sign in a parking lot reads "Ridge Runners — We are Sangre!" with the Stillwater Public Schools name below.
Oklahoma State University   -   Apr 27, 2026 The plans to fix Lake Carl Blackwell dam are ready. The $22 million to build them isn't. by Chris Peters
Aerial photo showing Lake Carl Blackwell's earthen dam running along the shoreline, with the USDA Hydraulic Engineering Research Laboratory facility visible below the dam.
Stillwater Police Department   -   Apr 26, 2026 Stillwater to close city jail, projects more than $1 million in annual savings under county agreement by Chris Peters
The front entrance of the Stillwater Police Department building at 723 S. Lewis St., with a large "Police" sign above the glass doors.
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 26, 2026 Cowboys Turn the Corner — OSU Grabs 2-0 Series Lead With Wild Win at Texas Tech by Daniel Allen
OSU pitcher Hudson Barrett confronts Texas Tech catcher Matt Quintanar at third base during the ninth inning of OSU's 9-8 win at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock, Texas.
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 24, 2026 Win No. 500 — How the Holliday Name Became Synonymous With OSU Baseball by Daniel Allen
OSU head coach Josh Holliday walks among celebrating players after his 500th career win, a 14-4 run-rule victory over Wichita State at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater on April 21, 2026.
Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why. by Chris Peters
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 21, 2026 Stillwater mayor warns property tax cuts could threaten city's bond obligations by Chris Peters
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce seated at the council dais during the Feb. 19, 2026 city council meeting, with his nameplate visible in the foreground.
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Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.

Sixteen months in, I'm opening up all reporting, restructuring reader support, and sharing the numbers I need to hit to make The Stillwegian last.

Sponsored   -   Apr 01, 2026 More Than an Award Show: Behind the scenes of the night Stillwater stops to celebrate itself
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The Stillwater Chamber's annual Awards Gala isn't a fundraiser — it's a pause, a thank-you, and a reflection of the community it serves

Sponsored   -   Mar 23, 2026 The gap between a local window quote and a national one is bigger than most homeowners expect
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Art & Culture   -   Apr 28, 2026 OSU art students bring Stillwater's sister city story to life on the walls of Chris Salmon Plaza
OSU student Jake Warner leans over a large fabric panel, painting with a fine brush in a studio classroom at the Prairie Arts Center, as classmates work in the background.

The collaborative project pairs OSU's visual thinking program with the city's ongoing investment in downtown public art

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Public Schools   -   Apr 28, 2026 Sangre Ridge earns national kindness designation, chosen from 308 schools across the country
The Sangre Ridge Elementary sign in a parking lot reads "Ridge Runners — We are Sangre!" with the Stillwater Public Schools name below.

The school's food drive, weekly KIND student recognition, and classroom lessons on empathy helped earn the national honor

by Chris Peters
Oklahoma State University   -   Apr 27, 2026 The plans to fix Lake Carl Blackwell dam are ready. The $22 million to build them isn't.
Aerial photo showing Lake Carl Blackwell's earthen dam running along the shoreline, with the USDA Hydraulic Engineering Research Laboratory facility visible below the dam.

A former city manager has spent months pushing OSU and state regulators for answers.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Apr 26, 2026 Stillwater to close city jail, projects more than $1 million in annual savings under county agreement
The front entrance of the Stillwater Police Department building at 723 S. Lewis St., with a large "Police" sign above the glass doors.

Thirteen civilian positions eliminated as city transfers prisoner housing to Payne County Jail beginning July 1

by Chris Peters
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 26, 2026 Cowboys Turn the Corner — OSU Grabs 2-0 Series Lead With Wild Win at Texas Tech
OSU pitcher Hudson Barrett confronts Texas Tech catcher Matt Quintanar at third base during the ninth inning of OSU's 9-8 win at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock, Texas.

A runner's interference call in the ninth seals a wild 9-8 victory as OSU sets up a series sweep Sunday

by Daniel Allen
Cowboy Baseball   -   Apr 24, 2026 Win No. 500 — How the Holliday Name Became Synonymous With OSU Baseball
OSU head coach Josh Holliday walks among celebrating players after his 500th career win, a 14-4 run-rule victory over Wichita State at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater on April 21, 2026.

Mentors, milestones, and a family identity that began in an 11-month-old's first trip to Stillwater.

by Daniel Allen
Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.

Sixteen months in, I'm opening up all reporting, restructuring reader support, and sharing the numbers I need to hit to make The Stillwegian last.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 21, 2026 Stillwater mayor warns property tax cuts could threaten city's bond obligations
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce seated at the council dais during the Feb. 19, 2026 city council meeting, with his nameplate visible in the foreground.

FY27 budget projects growth on historic manufacturing and trade activity, but mayor warns property tax proposals could put Stillwater's bonds at risk

by Chris Peters
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