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County makes offer to church for courthouse parking

Van Mitchell
Monday, December 30, 2024
STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday approved a $1.13 million bid from Firebrand Construction, LLC as the lowest and best bid for 3rd floor renovations at the County Administration Building.The project is being paid from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds,...
Carl Whitcomb, pictured next to his crape myrtle plant Rhapsody in Pink, said he's grateful for more time to experiment in the field and in life thanks to the life-saving efforts of the team at Stillwater Medical Center.

Carl Whitcomb, pictured next to his crape myrtle plant Rhapsody in Pink, said he's grateful for more time to experiment in the field and in life thanks to the life-saving efforts of the team at Stillwater Medical Center.

Grateful for a Second Lease on Life

Abby Fox Special To The Citizen
Friday, December 20, 2024
July 3, 2024, started as any other day for Carl Whitcomb – in the field among the plants he’s lovingly nurtured for decades. Whitcomb is a plant-breeder and educator who is responsible for bringing the red crape myrtle not only to Oklahoma, but to the world.
The Middle of the Wishbone

The Middle of the Wishbone

The Middle of the Wishbone

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
To paraphrase a comedian from years ago, “D’ya know what makes me sick?” No? Well, I can gladly tell you. And there will be no referring to the cost of eating, or heating the house, or driving across the street nowadays.
2024 Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

Deanna Maddox
Friday, December 20, 2024
As we close out the 2024 chapter of our collective lives it is important to remember what we have shared throughout the year.
Love Over Tolerance

Love Over Tolerance

Love Over Tolerance

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
We often associate bullying with the schoolyard but throughout my life I have encountered bullying in many shapes and sizes.It is highly likely we have all seen bullying, if not experienced it ourselves as evidenced by a 2023 study that found Oklahoma was ranked as one of the top ten states with...

Home Grown

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
At a recent Holiday Party, I received (stole, in a Dirty Santa game) the most beautiful Christmas Cactus. Since I have never owned one, I did some research on the history and care. I found this article written by a retired Extension Horticulturalist from the University of Arkansas, Gerald Klingaman.

Stocks Upside Potential in 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
“Good news, I just finished my last assignment for this year. I am so ready for next year.” My daughter texted this to me while I was writing this article. This year isn’t quite over, but next year is all she can think about.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...
Last week Cushing Middle School Academic Team competed in Regionals and won. Pictured is the team with the plaque they received following the competition. Courtesy of Cushing Public Schools

Last week Cushing Middle School Academic Team competed in Regionals and won. Pictured is the team with the plaque they received following the competition. Courtesy of Cushing Public Schools

CMS Academic team wins regionals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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