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Laura Morphew and Trey Seward

Laura Morphew and Trey Seward

8th Annual Walk For Trey

YALE — One local Yale resident has continuously rallied community members to be the light for those struggling with darkness during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

The following individuals were booked into the Payne County Jail from Aug. 22 - Sept. 2. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Dove season, open as of Sept. 1

When the calendar turns to Sept. 1, it brings with it Oklahoma’s first major hunting season of the fall. Dove hunting is highly anticipated by thousands of hunters.But if you’ve never tried dove hunting, it’s very easy to get started.
City of Cushing Arrests

City of Cushing Arrests

City of Cushing Arrests

The following individuals were arrested by Cushing Police between Aug. 13 and Aug. 24 All are considered innocent unless proven guilty.

Learn how to harvest and store seeds for the next growing season

STILLWATER – The Stillwater Public Library (SPL) and the Payne County Extension Office are hosting a program on harvesting and storing seeds on Thursday, Sept. 19. The program will take place at 6 p.m. at the Horticulture Education Center at the Botanic Garden at OSU located at 3300 W. Sixth St.

Area Lake Report

NORTHEAST Birch: August 25. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Striped bass hybrids fair on crankbaits and live shad around channels and points.
Haskel Travis, of Perkins, concentrates as he tries to hook a fish at a carnival game during the Payne County Free Fair. Photo by Allie Prater

Haskel Travis, of Perkins, concentrates as he tries to hook a fish at a carnival game during the Payne County Free Fair. Photo by Allie Prater

Fun at the Fair

Intruder vandalizes courthouse body scanner

STILLWATER — The Payne County Board of Commissioners last week approved a permit agreement for installation of equipment on premises between Grand River Dam Authority and the Board of Commissioners.