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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 287
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Chris Peters's Work 287 Articles
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 07, 2026 Google to pay for new traffic signal at Airport Road and Perkins Road intersection
Newly installed all-way stop signs with orange warning flags at the intersection of East Airport Road and North Perkins Road, with the Kingspan facility visible in the background.

Stillwater's fastest-growing corridor is getting a long-overdue safety upgrade β€” at no cost to the city.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Apr 06, 2026 2026 Stillwater-area candidate filing guide: Who's running and why it matters
The Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the American and Oklahoma state flags flying from a flagpole at the entrance and a large tree to the right.

Two county commissioner primaries, a third Means-Ranson matchup, and uncontested wins for DA and district judge

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Mar 31, 2026 Dillin, Brubaker answer questions on Google money, AI, teacher retention ahead of April 7 school board vote
Composite photo of school board candidates Rachel Dillin, left, in a blue top with pearl necklace, and Nathan Brubaker, right, in a gray cardigan and bow tie.

Both candidates answered questions on the district's biggest financial and policy decisions. Here's what they said.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Mar 26, 2026 One year after Stillwater wildfires, city reports recovery progress and sweeping emergency upgrades
Drone footage shows thick white smoke billowing from tree-covered terrain in southwest Stillwater the day after the March 14, 2025 wildfires.

Officials detailed rebuilding numbers, $6.3 million in relief distributed, and a slate of new preparedness tools β€” including an emergency alert system that's awaiting final federal approval

by Chris Peters
Pioneer Soccer   -   Mar 25, 2026 Stillwater Blanks OKC Storm 3-0 at Pioneer Stadium
Stillwater senior Graham Condley (10) strikes toward goal during the Pioneers' 3-0 shutout of OKC Storm on March 24, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium.

D1 commit Condley leads Pioneers with goal, two assists in shutout

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Mar 25, 2026 Stillwater clears path for $100 million Synthesia Technology chemical plant at Kingspan property
Schematic design sketch of the planned Synthesia Technology polyester plant in Stillwater, showing warehouse buildings and an enclosed reactor tower with the Synthesia Technology logo.

The facility will produce a key ingredient in Kingspan's foam insulation boards using recycled plastic bottles

by Chris Peters
Tourism Advisory Committee   -   Mar 18, 2026 Tourism panel recommends $1.8 million overhaul of Strickland Park ball fields
arolyn Walstad stands before a screen showing an aerial view of Strickland Park's four ball fields while presenting to seated Tourism Advisory Committee members.

SEDA vote set for March 23 on funding that would bring turf, LED lighting and facility upgrades to the complex

by Chris Peters
The Mid South   -   Mar 16, 2026 106 Miles, One Hug, One Big Party β€” Owenreay Finishes Last at Mid South, Gets Biggest Celebration
Kristen Owenreay raises the DFL longhorn skull trophy overhead at the Mid South finish line in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on March 14, 2026, flanked by Brad Connelly and Bobby Wintle.

All Bodies on Bikes athlete completes first-ever century ride after battling asthma, a 20-mile nosebleed, and a depleted water supply

by Chris Peters
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