Chris Peters

Chris Peters is the founder and editor of The Stillwegian, covering Stillwater and Payne County with a mix of storytelling, photography, and local insight. A Stillwegian since 2008, he’s passionate about connecting community through local news.

Location Stillwater, OK

Number of Articles 188

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Chris Peters's Work 188 Articles

Business - Jan 27, 2026 Historic Library Building to Become Boutique Hotel with $1M TIF Assistance

Historic tan brick neoclassical library building with "PUBLIC LIBRARY" text on facade, featuring arched windows, central entrance with pediment, and curved staircases.

Former library at 206 W. 6th Avenue will be transformed into 15-room Bookend Hotel with bar and event space, targeting September opening

by Chris Peters

Business - Jan 27, 2026 USA Rare Earth secures $1.6 billion in federal funding for Stillwater magnet plant

Entrance sign for USA Rare Earth magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater.

Federal commitment follows $7 million local incentive as company abandons experimental mining technology for conventional methods

by Chris Peters

Community - Jan 22, 2026 Inaugural community survey identifies housing, mental health as Stillwater priorities

Four people standing in front of Rotary Club emblem and American flag. From left: Rachael Condley, Mike Woods, Abbey Davis and Chris Norris at Stillwater Frontier Rotary.

More than 400 residents participated in inaugural survey; foundation aims for broader representation in 2026

by Chris Peters

Community - Jan 20, 2026 Mission of Hope seeks community help for annual homeless count

Mission of Hope sign stands in front of light blue building in Stillwater. The organization also houses Habitat for Humanity ReStore at the South Perkins Road location.

Community input form aims to identify locations where unsheltered neighbors are staying

by Chris Peters

Community - Jan 20, 2026 Youth voices lead Stillwater's MLK Jr. Day celebration

Nine youth speakers of varying ages pose together at Mt. Zion Baptist Church during Stillwater's MLK Jr. Day celebration, with American flag and red cross visible in background

Nine young speakers shared messages of kindness and equality during community event at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Board of Education - Jan 14, 2026 New board member joins discussion on college, career pathway gaps

Dr. Clyde Wilson wearing dark suit and blue bow tie in professional portrait

Dr. Clyde Wilson sworn in as board discusses serving students outside traditional college track

by Chris Peters

Oklahoma House of Representatives - Jan 13, 2026 Travis Wins HD 35 Republican Nomination With 78% of Vote

Dillon Travis wearing white baseball cap and gray Southern Plains Ag Co vest speaks to audience at indoor campaign event with American flag visible in background.

Sixth-generation farmer defeats former Pawnee County Sheriff Mike Waters 1,517-421; will face Democrat Luke Kruse on Feb. 10

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Jan 13, 2026 Remington Ranch residents detail months without hot water as city considers nuisance action

Delivery truck loaded with boxed water heaters parked behind the Remington Ranch apartments entrance sign, which displays the complex name and phone number on a stone pillar structure

City Council tabled a public nuisance hearing until Feb. 9 to give property management time to install water heaters in all units

by Chris Peters