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Energy Watch

Energy Watch

Energy Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WatCH To build a modern soccer ball, you aren't just kicking leather; you're kicking a masterclass in synthetic chemistry. Polyurethane (PU) or PVC: The outer skin. It’s the tough plastic giving the ball its scuff-resistance and sleek shine.
The workshop concluded with a taste-testing exercise. Different beef cuts were prepared without seasoning, and participants evaluated each sample based on flavor, texture, tenderness and juiciness.

The workshop concluded with a taste-testing exercise. Different beef cuts were prepared without seasoning, and participants evaluated each sample based on flavor, texture, tenderness and juiciness.

Payne County OSU Extension hosts beef fabrication workshop

Jennifer Patterson
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
STILLWATER — The first educational program for participants in the 2026 Payne County Hoof to Hook Steer Contest was held Friday, May 29, at the Food and Agricultural Products Center on the Oklahoma State University campus.Dr.

State Question 832

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
State Question 832 asks Oklahoma voters whether to gradually raise the state's minimum wage and expand which workers are covered under state wage laws.

Cushing woman injured in fatal Choctaw County crash

Allie Prater
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
FORT TOWSON — A Cushing woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision Friday evening in Choctaw County that resulted in the death of a Fort Towson man.According to Trooper Deron Brown of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:22 p.m. June 5 at the intersection of U.S.
How Aaron Harmon sheds light through 7OpenA Cafe

How Aaron Harmon sheds light through 7OpenA Cafe

How Aaron Harmon sheds light through 7OpenA Cafe

Caleson Coon
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CUSHING – Behind the counter of 7OpenA Cafe, Aaron Harmon relies on faith as the foundation for his business and himself.Before opening up his cafe, Harmon grew up and graduated from Morrison High School in 2020 when COVID-19 hit.

Scrolling to the polls

Caleson Coon
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Social media's role in modern political engagement PAYNE COUNTY — Generations such as Generation Z are bringing new political perspectives compared to past generations.According to independantcenter.
Look Out!

Look Out!

Look Out!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
High above street level, an axe-wielding man was spotted atop the Cimarron Towers this Tuesday morning as work to the building began as part of projects aimed at restoration and repair while also preserving the building’s historical essence.

Early voting begins Thursday

Allie Prater
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Limited Edition “I Voted” sticker available OKLAHOMA — Early voting for the June 16 election begins Thursday, giving voters an opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Pictured at the Enid breast cancer awareness event, Shyla Eggers promotes Stillwater Medical Center. After years of helping share patient stories, Eggers recently found herself navigating her own health journey with sleep apnea.

Pictured at the Enid breast cancer awareness event, Shyla Eggers promotes Stillwater Medical Center. After years of helping share patient stories, Eggers recently found herself navigating her own health journey with sleep apnea.

From exhausted to energized: Eggers’ sleep apnea journey

Katon Lunsford
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
STILLWATER — For nearly 25 years, Stillwater Medical Center employee Shyla Eggers has helped tell the stories of patients, physicians and new advancements in healthcare technology throughout the community.
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