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 245

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Chris Peters's Work 245 Articles

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 17, 2025 County Commissioners to Review Public Safety Communications Agreement with City of Stillwater

➕ Payne County Emergency Management Awarded FEMA Grant

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - Feb 13, 2025 City Council Advances Ordinances for Special Event Flexibility

Just in time for Mid South 2025. ➕ City celebrates public utility achievement and promotes upcoming city parks open house event

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Feb 12, 2025 Ambulance Trust seeks 20% fee increase to address rising demand

Trust reports five years of losses, projects fee hike would sustain service for next decade

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 11, 2025 County approves use of sales tax funds to purchase nearby parking lot

➕ Fair Board election results, Mid South event campers on courthouse lawn and county adopts employee administrative leave policy

by Chris Peters

Feb 07, 2025 Ordinance allows city manager to adjust parking limits; another opens parks to campers for special events

Plus, City pursues federal funding for a backup water source, and Visit Stillwater report highlights a new marketing tech partner

by Chris Peters

Parks & Public Spaces - Feb 06, 2025 City provides details on playground removal and future plans for Myers Park

Park survey shows residents not overly concerned with condition of equipment and turf

by Chris Peters

Feb 02, 2025 Building rehab efforts continue for Stillwater's historic all-Black school

A pile of bricks from volunteers who demolished a wall. The original building with broken windows can be seen.

Plus Payne County Commissioners to review indigent cremation policy and application

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Jan 29, 2025 Noise a top concern for nearby residents of proposed tire shop

Planning Commission also hears a rezoning request to build duplexes behind auto parts store and a short-term rental application in the Westwood overlay district

by Chris Peters