Mullett wins big
Garvin County Sheriff Jim Mullett always wished for a decisive win in Tuesday’s Primary Election, but he never thought it would be that decisive. According…
Barber wins EC-P Board seat
Renee Barber wins the Elmore City-Pernell School Board seat. With 5 of 5 precincts reporting, Barber, the incumbent in the race, defeated challenger Carl Stevens…
State Fair of Oklahoma canceled due to COVID-19
By Jeff Shultz Managing Editor The State Fair of Oklahoma made it official Friday, June 26, announcing the 2020 State Fair has been canceled due…
Black Lives Matter protestors march in PV
A small group of protestors were on hand Friday, June 26, to conduct a march from the Pauls Valley High School to the PV Police…
Fire damages Relax Inn in Pauls Valley
Pauls Valley firefighters and emergency personnel were called to a fire at the Relax Inn in Pauls Valley Friday afternoon, June 26. Firefighters cut open…
Officials remind residents of firework policies and events
By Ashley GallagherNews Star Reporter Wondering where to participate in Fourth of July fun?Here is a rundown of city-specific fireworks policies and community celebrations in…
Garvin County OSU Extension in need of funding
By Jeff ShultzManaging Editor It’s county budget time and county offices have submitted their estimate of needs for FY2021. All 77 counties in Oklahoma serve…
‘Forgiveness Tree’ planted in Stratford
By Carlee BarnettNews Star Reporter In July of 2018, Chris and Regina Dilbeck of Stratford suffered severe injuries after being involved in a two-vehicle collision….
Stratford, Maysville, Elmore City see increases in June sales tax disbursement
By Jeff ShultzManaging Editor After weeks of preparing to see a decline in sales tax collections due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three Garvin County towns…
Sweet hour of prayer
Officer’s picture goes viral By Ashley Gallagher News Star Reporter A Pauls Valley police officer was recognized for his faith last week, amid nationwide protests…