MedFlight to host blood drive in Stillwater

STILLWATER — Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves for a good cause at the “Wicked Blood Drive,” hosted by MediFlight of Oklahoma and the Our Blood Institute on Friday, Oct. 24.The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Simmons Bank, 308 S. Main St. in Stillwater.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards local groups grant funding

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded Youth Literacy Grants (YLG) to Jennings Public School and Glencoe Public School as well as a Summer Reading Grant (SRG) to United Way of Payne County (UWPC) to support youth literacy initiatives. These awards are part of over $3.

Gann studies license plate readers’ impact on privacy

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Thursday led a study on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and what he said is their use as a tool for mass surveillance allowing law enforcement to conduct warrantless searches. The study was held before the House Public Safety Committee.

Stillwater dorm shooting hospitalizes three

STILLWATER — Three individuals, including an Oklahoma State University student, were shot outside Carreker East, an apartment-style residence hall on the north side of campus, early Sunday morning, according to a news release from OSU Police Chief Michael T. Beckner.

One of Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted found in Oregon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody.

Hunters Advised to Keep Eyes Open for Snakes

Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation cautions that the chances of an encounter rise with increasing time spent in snake habitat.

Stillwater woman to appear after assaulting officers

STILLWATER — A 32-year-old woman accused of kicking Stillwater Police Sgt. Miguel Najera and Oklahoma State University Police Lt. Leah Storm, whose leg was also urinated on, has been ordered to appear in court on Oct.

Municipalities try to Prepare for possible Costs of County-Wide Radio System

PAYNE COUNTY — A county-wide radio system approved by Payne County and paid for through ARPA funds continues to be a point of discussion. Recently, the discussion was focused on the possibility of significant cost to local municipalities for system maintenance.

Olive Fire Department becomes first in Creek County to carry cyanide poisoning antidote

OLIVE — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first fire department in Creek County to carry Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT), a life-saving antidote for cyanide poisoning.

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team

The City of Cushing electrical distribution team held a coloring contest for the first through fourth grade students at Cushing Elementary.