Nowata Star

Nowata Star The Nowata Star is the newspaper of Nowata County, Oklahoma. Published by Oklahoma's Reid Newspapers.

Get your kicks on Route 66, and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road by participating in Reid Newspapers' ...
05/12/2026

Get your kicks on Route 66, and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road by participating in Reid Newspapers' poker run.

From April 1 through June 20, car cruisers, families and Route 66 enthusiasts will travel the Mother Road, stopping in Reid Newspapers' communities like Bethany, Weatherford, Vinita and Miami to collect custom playing cards.

The event culminates June 19-20 in Weatherford during the Heartland Cruise Car Show, featuring cash prizes, live entertainment, historic exhibits and a major awards ceremony.

For more info: https://www.reidnewspapers.com/centennial-poker-run

Aerylle Gilpin is the 2026 valedictorian for South Coffeyville High School.She is the daughter of Kayla and Noah Gilpin....
05/12/2026

Aerylle Gilpin is the 2026 valedictorian for South Coffeyville High School.
She is the daughter of Kayla and Noah Gilpin.
Gilpin has a 3.9 GPA and participates in fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball, cheer, dance, track, STUCO, National Honor Society, is a concurrent college student, was named a Patriot Auto Student of the Month, is a blood donor and volunteered for the Great American Clean-Up Day.
Her future plans are to attend Coffeyville Community College on a cheer scholarship to study biological sciences before transferring to Pittsburgh State University to become a dental hygienist.
See more vals and sals in this week's edition at reidnewspapers.com/nowatastar

Get ready to celebrate 100 years of memories, milestones, and good times on Route 66!The iconic Blue Whale of Catoosa is...
05/12/2026

Get ready to celebrate 100 years of memories, milestones, and good times on Route 66!

The iconic Blue Whale of Catoosa is welcoming visitors for the grand opening of the new Visitor Center on May 30th at 2 p.m., along with exciting centennial events happening across Oklahoma all year long.

Don’t miss the fun, the history, and the celebration of America’s Main Street! 🎉🚗

The Heartland Cruise Car Show is gearing up to mark 36 incredible years in Weatherford, and organizers say this year’s e...
05/12/2026

The Heartland Cruise Car Show is gearing up to mark 36 incredible years in Weatherford, and organizers say this year’s event will be the biggest yet. The show, scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, will also celebrate the Route 66 Centennial and America’s 250th anniversary.

Attendees can expect a full weekend of great food, family-friendly activities, shopping, entertainment, and an impressive lineup of classic and custom vehicles.

Participants are encouraged to register online in advance to skip lines and spend more time enjoying the event. Those who register a vehicle by June 1, 2026, will receive a free event T-shirt.

Vendor spots are still available, though organizers note that lemonade, face painting, and permanent jewelry vendors have already been filled.

More information and registration details can be found at www.heartlandcruisecarshow.com!

NOWATA – Arvest Bank will host Will Rogers Community Health for a blood pressure clinic on Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m....
05/11/2026

NOWATA – Arvest Bank will host Will Rogers Community Health for a blood pressure clinic on Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its Nowata branch, located at 108 N. Maple Street.
Will Rogers Health will have a table and clinicians set up in the branch lobby for those two hours on May 12, offering blood pressure and blood sugar checks at no cost.
The public is also invited to stop in for a free blood pressure or blood sugar check from 10 a.m. to noon.

Keep up with all of your community briefs in this week's edition at

05/11/2026

Authorized and Paid for by Gentner Drummond for Governor 2026.

Nowata senior Brett Malone (front center) was joined by his coach and teammates when he recently signed to play golf nex...
05/08/2026

Nowata senior Brett Malone (front center) was joined by his coach and teammates when he recently signed to play golf next season at Coffeyville Community College. Malone recently placed 21st at regionals, shooting an 86 and a 91.
Keep up with all your local sports in this week's edition at reidnewspapers.com/nowatastar

Lady Cougar volleyball standout Allie Deacon (front center) was joined by her family when she signed a letter of intent ...
05/07/2026

Lady Cougar volleyball standout Allie Deacon (front center) was joined by her family when she signed a letter of intent to play at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville.
Keep up with your local sports in this week's edition at reidnewspapers.com/nowatastar

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74048

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