In this week's episode, the Newsroom Beau shares how he became a fashion writer extraordinaire. Michelle & Ashlynd share their desire to see Shakespeare's plays on Block 34. Michelle also tells us about the challenges Oklahoma House of Representative Mauree Turner has recently faced with House colleagues.

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In this week’s episode Beau shares about the upcoming Progress Magazine, Tanner shares the challenges facing local charitable organizations, Michelle and Ashland talk about the hot local real estate market and rising rents in Stillwater. Beau and Michelle discuss covering the announcement of Dr. Kayse Shrum as the new President of Oklahoma State University. Ashlynd attempts to clear up the confusion around State questions 780 & 781’s savings formula.

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The newsroom discusses publisher, Jill Hunt's announced retirement from the News Press and how she impacted our local paper.  The newsroom also congratulates Ashlynd Huffman's national award for her sexual assault project. Tanner explores the OSU Museum of Art and a letter from the Navy comes across Beau's desk. 

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Michelle and Chris are joined by Stillwater Board of Education candidates Camille DeYong and Carle Santelli for a critical conversation about our public schools and navigating the challenges of the past year.

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Listen in as Beau flubs the intro, Tanner tells us about interviewing an Oak Ridge Boy, Michelle shares the visioning process for 6th Ave., and Ashlynd gets the details on police body cameras. You'll also hear about the decision-making process staff go through for sensitive stories.

Reimagining Sixth Avenue: Stillwater to hold public input meeting

Jim Halsey prepared to entertain suitors for museum-worthy music collection

SPD officers discuss mental health after responding to suicide threat

Michelle and Chris sit down with Stillwater City Council run-off candidates Ariel Ross and Christie Hawkins for a critical conversation about our community. We learn what they love about their neighborhoods, their favorite places in town, and how they think about zoning.

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Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing  Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles,  Editor Tanner Holubar, and Reporter Ashlynd Huffman.

Articles Discussed

Looking back: A timeline of COVID-19 in Payne County: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/looking-back-a-timeline-of-covid-19-in-payne-county/article_091e7b1a-8602-11eb-b6ae-ab4a296f2813.html

UPDATE: COVID-19 diagnosis in Payne County prompts emergency declaration, city closures: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/update-covid-19-diagnosis-in-payne-county-prompts-emergency-declaration-city-closures/article_07d62750-6720-11ea-a73c-177e98101ebe.html

City of Stillwater drops mask requirement after businesses threatened: https://www.stwnewspress.com/covid-19/city-of-stillwater-drops-mask-requirement-after-businesses-threatened/article_d05d8636-8bed-11ea-aef2-2b5cebfc0023.html

Bar rules: Emergency declaration puts new limits on nightlife: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/bar-rules-emergency-declaration-puts-new-limits-on-nightlife/article_95ffb08d-cfbe-530b-9c35-dc883c2b499f.html

Stillwater Medical activates surge plan to deal with spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/stillwater-medical-activates-surge-plan-to-deal-with-spike-in-covid-19-hospitalizations/article_709411de-01e5-11eb-aba9-fb2af5146559.html

Q5: Prairie Pandemic Relief Concert to benefit Randy Blake's family: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/q5-prairie-pandemic-relief-concert-to-benefit-randy-blakes-family/article_09ff5282-8771-11eb-828c-fb3793f9a5b8.html

OSU jazz band donations to ODB: https://sccfriends.weebly.com/#/

OUR VIEW: Queuing up for barbecue: https://www.stwnewspress.com/opinion/our-view-queuing-up-for-barbecue/article_44571c1c-57f8-11e9-9619-030f816baad2.html

Jurors hear testimony from nurse, PCSO investigator: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/jurors-hear-testimony-from-nurse-pcso-investigator/article_4b72ff2b-2dd4-5f76-a8d8-5dd06807ce5c.html

Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor/Reporter Tanner Holubar, and special guest Chris Peters. 

Articles Discussed

Teachers express concern ahead of return to traditional school schedule

Red Dirt Film Festival goes virtual for 2021

Zombie film featuring Oklahoma talent, film locations to be featured at Red Dirt International Film Festival

Vaccine snapshot: A look at vaccination rates in Oklahoma and Indian Country

The Incredibly Socially Distanced Mid South - VFW Road

Littell wins Big 12 Coach of the Year

'Don't let them tip the ball': Oral history of how COVID dashed March 11 Thunder-Jazz game

Stillwater Medical Center increases precautions following COVID-19 case

Adapting to survive: Amid social distancing, businesses find new ways to serve customers

Join Chris & Michelle as they get to know Camille DeYong, Stillwater Board of Education candidate for Ward 1. Camille tells us about growing up in Stillwater, earning 3 degrees from Oklahoma State University, and what it's like to run the "shoe room" at Town & Gown, our community theater.

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