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Stillwater
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delayed SNAP benefits have put extra strain on local food pantries—more families rely on them for groceries with Our Daily Bread in Stillwater reporting a 20% rise in guests in Payne County. Pantries plan to accept monetary donations and volunteers to help meet food needs as the holiday season nears. OSU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spears Business at OSU is home to Oklahoma’s only large-scale econometric forecasting model—used by Dr. Hongbo Wang and Dr. Dan Rickman to project economic trends for state agencies. Their forecasts guide budget decisions for agencies collecting over $11 billion in revenue—ensuring state leaders plan with reliable data. OSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the OSU Speaker’s Board event, Nickelodeon stars Josh Peck and Jerry Trainor shared memories from their days on Drake and Josh and offered advice to students, while the session was led by Todd Misener — the university's chief wellness adviser. Peck and Trainor recalled early challenges in their acting careers and stressed the value of staying present during tough times. The O'Colly
- ➤ Two OSU students—Trey Meyers as president and Jael Cruikshank as western region vice president—were elected to the national FFA officer team; they will leave after Thanksgiving to serve a gap year in Indianapolis. The O'Colly
- ➤ OSU’s MS BAnDS students built a data lake and website that helped chiropractic researchers survey patient data to study treatments. The 18 graduate students worked with Infinedi over two semesters — a project that now offers free data access to support better chiropractic care. OSU
- ➤ OSU researchers led by Dr. Alyssa Avery and Dr. Gustavo B.H. de Azevedo are testing miniature weather-sensing drones—called WxUAS—to measure temperature, humidity, and pressure for improved weather forecasts. The team will conduct controlled flight experiments at Virginia Tech’s FAA drone park—collaborating with Tulsa meteorologists and GreenSight, and backed by NOAA and the National Weather Service. OSU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Layton Johns and his wife Lauren are converting the old 1938 library into a boutique hotel that will have 15 rooms, a lower-level bar, and space for community events, with an OSU architectural design student helping to restore the building's original charm. Their work has already sparked local interest for events like weddings—efforts that aim to revive a beloved piece of Stillwater history. The O'Colly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, The O'Colly published its 2025 Winter Sports Preview, which detailed OSU women's and men's basketball and wrestling team updates + strategies. The preview provided clear insights into roster changes and coaching adjustments ahead of the upcoming season. The O'Colly
- ➤ Today, Oklahoma State’s Cowboy Marching Band and the University of Oklahoma’s Pride of Oklahoma traded instruments for flags at Boone Pickens Stadium in their second annual Bedlam flag football game that raises money for El Sistema Oklahoma—uniting students and alumni. The Cowboys won 31 to 14—mixing playful rivalry with a meaningful charity effort. The O'Colly
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Downtown Stillwater Holiday Open House
1-5 p.m. — Downtown Stillwater Association — Free entry — Explore unique boutiques and enjoy great sales this holiday season.
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Lexi Kilfoyl Softball Pitching Camp
9 a.m.-11 p.m. — Cowgirl Stadium — Price not listed — Enhance your pitching skills with expert guidance and personalized drills.
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A Red Dirt Rangers Friendsgiving Concert
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Stonecloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom — Celebrate community and music — Experience a beloved local band’s blend of storytelling and Red Dirt sound at a friends-themed concert.
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2025 Stillwater Holiday Parade of Lights
6:30 p.m. — Downtown Stillwater Association — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening with lights, local shops, and food trucks during this annual holiday tradition.
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Tower of Power Christmas Concert
3-6 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to groove as holiday classics meet the funky sounds of Tower of Power.
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Flood The Streets With Art
11:00 am — Prairie Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate creativity by enjoying free art installations throughout the streets of Stillwater.
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~ Albert Einstein
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