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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stillwater is hosting a Juneteenth National Independence Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Southern Woods Park on 12th Street. The free event will offer food, music, activities — vendors include the League of Women Voters, Stillwater History Museum and Phat Freddie’s Potatoes. Stillwater News Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Stillwater couple, Stephanie Dawn Christopher, 46, and Patrick Jerome Christopher Sr., 42, were arrested on May 28 when police stopped their red Ford F-150 that matched a vehicle description linked to E-bike thefts & have been ordered to appear in court on July 31 for felony possession of a stolen Honda Grom motorcycle worth $2,000. Stillwater News Network
- ➤ Two Stillwater residents were arrested on May 28 when officer Najera stopped their red Ford F-150 and found a stolen Honda Grom; they will appear in court on July 31 facing a felony charge (they were released on bond after the arrest). 1600 KUSH-AM
- ➤ A 61-year-old man admitted to threatening the Payne County sheriff and undersheriff due to frustrations over his son's incarceration—he pleaded guilty on May 23 and was sentenced to five years of probation that includes 30 days in jail, a substance abuse evaluation, anger management, and 40 hours of community service. Stillwater News Network
- ➤ A 58-year-old Cushing man admitted to violating sex offender rules by living too near Stillwater parks with a false address—he was sentenced to two four-year prison terms to run concurrently with a previous six-year term. Stillwater News Network
- ➤ Kenneth Edward Bonnell, a 52-year-old man from Glencoe, was jailed on a $100,000 bond after he allegedly hit his girlfriend on May 26, and he will appear in court on July 7 where he faces a potential prison term if convicted of a second domestic violence offense. Stillwater News Network
- ➤ A 58-year-old man from Cushing admitted he violated the Sex Offender Registration Act by living within 2,000 feet of Rotary Park and Lions Park and giving false address information—he was sentenced last week to two four-year prison terms served concurrently with six years for a probation violation. 1600 KUSH-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Julie LaBar, an assistant professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, received the Ferguson College Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award on Monday, June 16th—her innovative teaching improved lab experiences and interactive learning in environmental science. She worked with industry professionals and the program steering committee to enhance curricula and prepare students for real-world challenges. OSU
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Red Dirt Rangers Live Concert
Time TBD — Stonecloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom — Free to attend — Experience over 35 years of Red Dirt music in the heart of Stillwater.
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Cowgirl Basketball Elite Camp
All day — Gallagher-Iba Arena — $100 — Enhance your basketball skills with high-level training from the OSU coaching staff at this elite camp for girls in grades 9-12.
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Eskimo Joe's 50th Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Eskimo Joe's — Free entry — Celebrate 50 years of music and fun at Stillwater's iconic venue with a week-long anniversary bash and a classic Street Party.
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