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Stillwater
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Payne County letter carriers will mark the 34th anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9 by collecting food donations to ease local food insecurity. The nation’s largest one-day food drive shows their ongoing commitment to serving the community (a trusted local effort). Stillwater News Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Chamber of Commerce reported that in April a Dallas-based real estate company purchased Bradford Plaza, a 93,755 sqft retail center on Hall of Fame Avenue and Main Street. The center houses chains such as T.J.-Maxx, Old Navy, and Ulta Beauty as well as local favorites. Stillwater News Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canvas, OSU's learning platform, suffered a cyberattack disruption Thursday afternoon during finals week that interrupted exams and grading across campus. OSU IT worked with Instructure to restore access and monitor the situation (no timeline for resolution has been provided). The O'Colly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OSU football announced a home-and-home series with Michigan State, with the Cowboys hosting the first game at Stillwater on Sept. 16, 2028 and playing in East Lansing on Sept. 15, 2029 (marking the first time a Big Ten team will visit Stillwater). The O'Colly
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Global Grooves
Time not specified — Block 34 — Free entry — Experience a musical journey featuring global rhythms and lively performances.
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My Fair Lady at Town & Gown Theatre
7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. — Town & Gown Community Theatre — $16-$18 — Celebrate 75 years of theatrics with the charming musical tale of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Higgins.
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Kids Field Trip: Prairie Arts Center
10 AM – 12 PM — Prairie Arts Center — Free admission — Experience a morning of colorful art with fellow summer readers in a relaxed environment.
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Dancing Turtle Arts Festival 2026
10 AM – 2 PM — Block 34 — Free entry — Experience soulful tunes from Quincy Einstein at this vibrant arts festival.
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Walk and Wag 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Humane Society of Stillwater — $30 — Enjoy a fun-filled day with pet-friendly activities, local vendors, and support for shelter animals.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Edgar Degas
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