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Ace in the Sky Hero at Home

Ace in the Sky Hero at Home

Ace in the Sky Hero at Home

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Legacy of Thomas “Tommy” MaloneyCUSHING - Every poker player or country music fan knows you got to have an ace in the hole — but what about in the sky?

Board of Education Candidacy Filing date coming up

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Those who are looking to be more engaged with decisions made by local board of education districts can look forward to candidacy openings at the first of December.Several districts in our area have, or will soon be, announcing open seats on their board of education, including Central Technology...

Payne County Conservation District partners to help local farmers

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
STILLWATER — The Payne County Conservation District is partnering with Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Choctaw Nation Conservation District, the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District to...

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
NORTHEAST Grand: October 27. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, crawfish, cut bait, live shad, shad, and shrimp around channels, discharge, flats, inlet, main lake, points, river mouth, and rocks.

October Avoids Record Dry Mark

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
As October drew to a close, much of Oklahoma had gone over a month without significant moisture—and for some areas, over two months. A new record for the all-time driest October seemed inevitable.
ANGELA RENEE VANDUSEN, Fairfax — Larceny of merchandise from retailer; possession of controlled substance

ANGELA RENEE VANDUSEN, Fairfax — Larceny of merchandise from retailer; possession of controlled substance

Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The following individuals were booked into the Payne County Jail between October 28 and November 1. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

New & Improved Wetlands Website

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Wetlands Program is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website, available now at https:// wetlands.ok.gov. This new online platform serves as a comprehensive resource to educate the public on the significance of Oklahoma’s wetlands...

County gets 5” of rain

Van Mitchell
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Burn ban cancelled STILLWATER - The Payne County Board of Commissioners Monday canceled the county-wide burn ban after several days of heavy rainfall.“We canceled the burn ban. There's no longer a burn ban in Payne County,” District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett said.
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