Perkins
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 Calendar
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- May 7, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Storytime, Thomas-Wilhite Memorial Library.
- May 7, 1 p.m. – 'Let's Talk About It' Book Discussion Group meeting,
Thomas- Wilhite Memorial Library.
- May 8, 5-7 p.m. – TOPS OK13 meeting, Payne County Health Department.
- May 9, 7 p.m....
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Residents responsible for keeping easements clean
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Lots of Perkins residents have already been taking advantage of warm weather
to begin mowing their lawns. While you're doing all that mowing, remember to get
ahead of grass and weeds in city easements.
Residents are reminded that it's their job... |
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Lightning can endanger summer outdoor activities
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When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Warm spring and summer temperatures encourage outdoor activities like
baseball and softball, but do you know how to keep safe from the danger of
lightning?
The National Weather Service offers pointers on keeping safe from lightning
while... |
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Judge lets ex-con withdraw no contest plea to Perkins rape
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by Patti Weaver
Journal Correspondent
Associate District Judge Robert Murphy Jr. has allowed an ex-convict from
Ripley to withdraw his no contest plea to sexually assaulting an acquaintance in
rural Perkins while holding a knife to her throat after breaking into her... |
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Stillwater
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Council approves automated trash pick-up pilot program
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By Michelle Charles
Journal Staff Writer
Starting this fall, some City of Stillwater solid waste customers will see
big changes in their service. Monday night the Stillwater City Council approved
a six month pilot program for a proposed automated waste collection system.... |
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Galloway finalist for position in Branson, Mo.
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Branson, Mo. Mayor Raeanne Presley announced May 1 the two finalists for the
position of Branson City administrator. They are Dan Galloway, city manager in
Stillwater, Okla., and Dean Kruithof, deputy city manager in Fort Smith,
Arkansas.
Within the next two... |
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Smoke causes Middle School evacuation
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By Michelle Charles
Journal Staff Writer
Stillwater Middle School was evacuated Tuesday afternoon when smoke caused by
an electrical problem in an air conditioning unit on the roof spread through the
building.
Stillwater Fire Department Battalion Chief Jay Willis said the electrical
problem... |
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OHCE District meeting attended by Payne County HCE members  
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The Northeast District Oklahoma Home and Community Education meeting took
place March 25 at the Green Country Event Center in Tulsa.
The meeting was hosted by Osage and Washington counties and brought together
21 counties that are in the Northeast District... |
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Assessor's Office Closed Wednesday For Conference
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The Payne County Assessor Office is hosting the Northeast District Assessor
Association Conference May 16 at the Payne County Fairgrounds at 9 a.m.
Representatives from one quarter of the counties in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma
Tax Commission, the State Auditor's Office, and... |
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Sculpted Self-Portraits for Young Sculptors set for May 8-29 at Multi Arts 
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The City of Stillwater Multi Arts Center (MAC) is taking registration for the
Sculpted Self-Portraits for Young Sculptors class.
Designed for grades 6-12, the class is scheduled May 8 through May 29 on
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. (previously advertised... |
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Calendar
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May 7 to May 9
Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games • All Day Community-wide.
Information: 918-481-1234
May 7 to May 31
Celebrate Youth Art Exhibit • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Multi Arts Center.
Information: 533-8539
May 8
Stillwater FFA Banquet • Payne County Expo... |
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Explore Stillwater's past with a guided walking tour 
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Enjoy a "Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Stillwater" presented by the
Stillwater Public Library Saturday, May 17, at three different times, 9, 10 and
11 a.m.
"While books, microfilm, and city directories are important resources for
local history, we wanted to... |
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Bays is Ambassador of the Quarter 
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Kathleen Bays of Community Escrow & Title was named the Stillwater Chamber of
Commerce Ambassador of the Quarter for the 4th quarter of the 2008 fiscal year.
This award is based on participation in Chamber events and activities, and
support... |
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City continues fire hydrant testing and flushing project 
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The Stillwater Fire Department, in conjunction with the Water Utilities
Department, will resume its hydrant testing and flushing project for all fire
hydrants within the City of Stillwater and surrounding areas.
Crews will be flushing hydrants from Lakeview to McElroy and... |
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OSU receives $700K estate gift
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The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Foundation announced the receipt of a
trust gift totaling more than $700,000 from the estate of Salvatore "Silver"
Tesone to fund the Betsy Tesone Endowed Scholarship benefiting architecture
students.
The Betsy Tesone Endowed Scholarship will be... |
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College of Education recognizes top 10 seniors, outstanding graduate assistants
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The Oklahoma State University College of Education has announced its Top 10
Seniors and Outstanding Graduate Assistants for 2008. The honorees will be
recognized at a reception in Willard Hall on Friday.
The College of Education Student Affairs Committee selects the... |
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