In recognition of their lasting impact on the Stillwater community, the City Council approved the renaming of Airport Industrial Road to honor retiring OSU President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis. We're thankful for your leadership and partnership over the years! 🧡
Stillwater residents will be required to wear face coverings in public spaces beginning Saturday, July 11, due to COVID-19 concerns.
Want to know specifics? Find out how this applies to businesses, restaurants, gyms, splash pads, and other scenarios at .
The City of Stillwater would to thank Captain Randy Blake for serving our community for over 23 years. Congratulations on your retirement! 🚒👏
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#StwFire
It was a beautiful sunset this evening at Boomer Lake. We’re proud to be the home of America’s Brightest Orange!
Many thanks to
@FlyStillwaterOK
Director Paul Priegel for sharing this picture with us.
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#FlySWO
@okstate
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Stillwater Chief of Police Jeff Watts stands among citizens at the Justice for George Floyd peaceful demonstration in front of city hall. The City closed the 700 block of south Lewis street and the east half of the parking lot across from city hall to accommodate participants.
We want to give a huge shout out to
@okstate
for helping the City maintain its water supply after low temperatures and a power outage caused water pumps to freeze at Kaw Lake. We couldn’t have done it without you!
#DreamTeam
#StwOk
Oh happy day, Husband St. Bridge is now open! Many thanks to our Engineering Dept. for ensuring this structure is now safe for all who use it. Many thanks to SPS and our residents for their patience and working through this process with us.
#SWO
FYI: Stillwater Police &
#okstate
Police are conducting tactical training at Boone Pickens Stadium this Wednesday through Friday. Gunfire may be heard coming from the stadium area and we want to inform the public this is only a training exercise. Full details below.
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Mayor William Joyce was sworn in this evening by Honorable Tanya Raun. He was elected on Tuesday, Feb. 8, to serve his second term as Stillwater’s Mayor.
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#LiveSWO
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#VoteSWO
Due to a recently confirmed case of COVID-19 in Payne County, Mayor Will Joyce has declared a state of emergency in Stillwater in response to the spreading COVID-19 virus.
The Stillwater City Council voted to extend the current face covering ordinance to remain in effect thru Feb. 28.
Residents & visitors should continue following the current rules & regulations for face coverings thru this new expiration date.
Details:
MEDIA RELEASE — The City of Stillwater and Warren Theatres announced on Tuesday that they are in negotiations for the construction of a new luxury movie theater in the downtown-campus corridor. Read the full story:
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Statement from the City Manager Norman McNickle:
Regardless of what Governor Kevin Stitt said at his April 22 press conference, Stillwater will follow its existing Emergency Proclamation, which includes the shelter-in-place order that ends April 30.
In addition to normal activities, the Police Department went
#AboveAndBeyond
during the big freeze. Officers searched for people out in the cold and responded to 102 weather-related motorist assist calls🚔
THANK YOU, Stillwater Police, for always keeping us safe.
#StwOk
The City of Stillwater is in negotiations with an established cinema company for a multiscreen movie theater downtown. The $20+ million project, if approved & developed, is expected to produce $237,000 in new property tax per year. Learn more ⬇️
#StwOK
We are proud to welcome almost 4,000
@sooklahoma
athletes, families, friends, coaches, & volunteers to Stillwater. We know how hard athletes train throughout the year to prepare for the events. This is our 38th year to host the Games. We wish you all the best!” -
@stillwaterwill
@okstate
students: please take steps to protect yourselves & your peers during this time.
🍊 Wear a face covering
🍊 Stay home if you are sick with any symptoms of COVID-19
🍊 Limit close contact with others
🍊 For local info on COVID-19, go to
Crews are working a large power outage in the central part of Stillwater. Initial reports, several thousand residents may be affected. Please be aware, this also affects traffic signals so stop signs are being placed in intersections. To check status:
There has been confusion about an incident over the weekend involving police response in Stillwater, Minnesota. This account is for the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma, which had nothing to do with the incident.
You may have noticed road closures near Knoblock & Miller. 🚧 These closures are a result of a joint project between
@okstate
& the City to replace a section of Knoblock Street, & also the intersection of Miller & Knoblock.
Road closures are anticipated through the end of June.
Peaceful protest in
#stillwaterok
ended without incident, aside from someone passing out from the heat.
Major shoutout to the
@StillwaterOKgov
& PD for supporting the movement. This is how change starts, but we can’t lose momentum now. Change takes time and work. Do the work.
Mayor Joyce has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Stillwater beginning Friday, Sept. 3, based on the medical health of the community. At this time, the State of Emergency will be in place through Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.
#StwOK
Full release:
🔶 Calling all
@okstate
students: If you’re moving out & need a place to drop off your furniture & electronics, it’s free at the Convenience Collection Center from May 1 to June 29 with a valid OSU student I.D. 🔶
More details at
#StwOK
We did it!
Thanks to the community, Stillwater’s Strickland Park will receive $25,000 in grant funds for the addition of a fully accessible shelter & restroom, as part of the Mya’s Promise PlayAbility Project. 🎉🎉
#StwOK
👉👉
Had the privilege today of showing our gratitude towards those who serve in our
@StillwaterOKgov
Fire Department by delivering tickets to games this season. A small token of thanks to these guys, and we're excited to see them at Allie P. this season!
#GoPokes
COVID-19 UPDATE: Mayor Will Joyce rescinds Stillwater’s emergency declaration. As a result, the City’s mask ordinance ends today. Read the full release:
#StwOK
#COVID19
Lt. Bell saw an opportunity to improve processes at the Stillwater Police Department & took it. Please join us in recognizing Lt. Bell for his outstanding work & for representing the CIty's Standards of Excellence. 💛💙🚓
#StwOK
Today marks the 5th Anniversary of
@AmericanAir
service at Stillwater Regional Airport! Throughout these past few years, we have provided commercial air service for more than 200,000 passengers. Many thanks to all who have utilized and supported
#FlySWO
!
Stillwater Mayor and City Council adopted a resolution, strongly encouraging residents to follow current CDC guidance on masks. The guidance recommends that everyone wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission.
#StwOK
Last night, Stillwater City Council unanimously advanced Ordinance No. 3452 requiring face coverings in public, with proposed changes. The ordinance must be considered at a second reading & published before going into effect— the date for the second reading is not yet determined.
As we kick off the 2020 Cowboy Football season, the City of Stillwater reminds fans to cheer on the cowboys responsibly amidst the current pandemic. 🍊🏈
@okstate
👉
We are proud of
@StwOKPolice
for their nonstop efforts to protect and serve. This is one of the many examples of their sincere hearts to help others! Shop with a Cop was a success and we hope all of our littles have a blessed and safe holiday!
#SWO
#ShopSWO
#LiveSWO
#LoveSWO
💙
Thanks to our 86 volunteers this Saturday, we collected 113 bags of trash & other litter around Stillwater. Great job to all our Trash-Off participants!
#StwOK
Update: The election board reported at 4 p.m. that it has struck 16 signatures from four of the recall petitions and 17 from the petition calling for the recall of Mayor Will Joyce.
With the new count, each petition falls short of the necessary requirements.
The following facilities that are located within the City of Stillwater are ordered to close to the public until April 5:
Gyms and fitness facilities
Bars and lounges
Entertainment venues
Movie theatres
Bowling alleys
Skating rinks
Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation for Juneteenth at Monday's Stillwater City Council meeting. The proclamation was presented to members of Stillwater Community United, which is hosting an event to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 at 11 a.m. at Southern Woods Park.
#StwOK
We're making changes to the signals at University & Monroe this week to help
@okstate
students. Learn more about the
#CowboyShuffle
:
#StwOK
#okstate
🚶♀️Pedestrians cross any direction at once, even diagonally
🛑 Cars prohibited from right turns on red
Congratulations to our friends at
@okstate
on the dedication of the new Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music this past Saturday. Excited to see what opportunities this facility will bring to Stillwater!
#okstate
#StwOK
Let the games begin! We'd like to welcome all the Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes, coaches & family members to Stillwater this week. We're cheering for you!
#StwOK
#SpecialOlympics
Whether you're new to town or returning for another year, we're glad you're here! Give us a follow & reach out to us with your
#StwOK
questions.
Check out our list of helpful tips for students & learn more about your new hometown at
#okstate
#okstate22
We hope all attendees of America’s Greatest Homecoming enjoyed Walkaround and created special memories with family and friends. Many thanks to everyone who made this event fun, safe, and memorable. We hope to see you tomorrow at the parade, 9 a.m.
#SWO
#okstate
More pics on FB.
Starting Monday, the Stillwater PD will focus on vehicles failing to stop for school buses loading or unloading students.
Failure to obey will result in a fine of $260 and an automatic 1-year suspension of driver’s license.
#NoTolerance
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Watch:
‼️POWER UPDATE -- NO DISRUPTION OF SERVICE AT THIS TIME. At the last minute, the SPP issued a restore order that brought back on the first group of communities that were scheduled for a power curtailment. THERE WILL BE NO CURTAILMENT OF POWER IN STILLWATER AT THIS TIME.
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The holiday season is rapidly approaching and for many of us, it’s time to start shopping! Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022, please shop Stillwater for holiday purchases. Let’s support our businesses, help our neighbors, and continue to build a stronger community.
#ShopSWO
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During the big freeze, SEMA staff worked 18-24 hour days and even slept at work to mitigate the worsening conditions. Now that's
#AboveAndBeyond
. THANK YOU, SEMA, for your heroic work keeping us safe and informed!
We are working with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma,
@okstate
,
@onwardpioneers
& other
#SWO
orgs to welcome Afghan families. Let's share the Oklahoma standard and Stillwater's hometown hospitality.
#LiveSWO
#LoveSWO
It's official, the bridge at 3rd & Perkins is open and in use. The sidewalks will be finished soon. Many thanks to the Engineering Dept. for their continued work with outside contractors regarding these important projects and their dedication to ensure roadways are safe.
#SWO