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Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

STILLWATER – Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster.Oklahomans affected by wildfires know firsthand how it feels to watch their home, apartment or property burn and then ask, “What do I do...

Stillwater Public Library offers free self-defense class for teens

STILLWATER – Stillwater Public Library (SPL) and Stillwater Martial Arts are offering a free self-defense class for teens in grades 5-12 on Friday, April 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Self-Defense Against the Dark Arts” welcomes teens to a beginner-friendly class on how to defend themselves and gain...
Newly retired Cushing Fire Department Captain Justin Menser displays a golden axe given to him to commemorate 25 years of service.

Newly retired Cushing Fire Department Captain Justin Menser displays a golden axe given to him to commemorate 25 years of service.

Cushing Fire Captain retires

CUSHING — After a quarter of a century, Cushing Fire Department Captain Justin Menser officially retired this past Monday, March 31. He was honored with a retirement ceremony hosted by fellow department members and a plaque of recognition that displayed his captain’s patch and a golden axe.
The color guard posted the American Legion and United States flag side by side at the commencement of the commemoration event that was hosted by Post 108 this past Saturday on March 29. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

The color guard posted the American Legion and United States flag side by side at the commencement of the commemoration event that was hosted by Post 108 this past Saturday on March 29. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Cushing-Drumright American Legion Post 108 host commemoration ceremony

CUSHING — The Donaldson-Walker American Legion Post 108 for the Cushing and Drumright area held a commemoration ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Saturday, March 29.
A century of Oklahoma’s State Flag

A century of Oklahoma’s State Flag

A century of Oklahoma’s State Flag

Oklahoma did not adopt a state flag upon joining the Union on Nov. 16, 1907. Instead, Gov. Charles N. Haskell commissioned 92 women from across the state, including First Lady Lillian Elizabeth Haskell, to sew a U.S. flag with 46 stars to commemorate statehood.