The Cat in the Hat and his entourage were front and center during Maysville’s homecoming parade Friday. This year’s parade theme was Dr. Seuss books. Photo by Suzanne Mackey

The Cat in the Hat and his entourage were front and center during Maysville’s homecoming parade Friday. This year’s parade theme was Dr. Seuss books. Photo by Suzanne Mackey

From Whoville to Maysville

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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News Star photo by Zeke Mackey

News Star photo by Zeke Mackey

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If the bricks could talk

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Pauls Valley’s brick streets have welcomed every visitor to the downtown area for nearly 120 years, whether they were just passing through, stopped to stay a while or decided to settle in and make Pauls Valley their home.They have borne countless parades, gatherings and festivals, experienced the...

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Tax Comission: October sales, use tax distribution report

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The October 9, 2026, distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from August business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in sales tax receipts are required to file and pay electronically.
PVES celebrates Little Panthers of the Month

PVES celebrates Little Panthers of the Month

PVES celebrates Little Panthers of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Pauls Valley Elementary School would like to congratulate the August 2026 Little Panthers of the Month! These young learners have modeled the character trait of friendship this month. We are proud to celebrate these Little Panthers!
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Sports 

Rachel Huggans, of Pauls Valley, and Everson Wendt, of Florianopolis, Brazil, claimed the first place spot in the Open Mixed Doubles bracket of PVTRA’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 4. Photo courtesy of PVTRA

Rachel Huggans, of Pauls Valley, and Everson Wendt, of Florianopolis, Brazil, claimed the first place spot in the Open Mixed Doubles bracket of PVTRA’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 4. Photo courtesy of PVTRA

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Wacker Tennis Classic crowns champions despite weather delays

Jennifer.lindsey@gcnews-star.com
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Eventually, the game played on, after weather forced a 24-hour postponement of the Pauls Valley Tennis and Racquet Association’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 3.
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Opinion 

Financial Focus Jasen Agee

Financial Focus Jasen Agee

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Your credit score matters more than you may think

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting a cellphone plan, your credit score can open doors or close them.
By Rep. Cynthia Roe

By Rep. Cynthia Roe

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City vs. State Governments

Rep. Cynthia Roe
Thursday, October 15, 2026
I hope you all are enjoying these cooler temperatures as much as I am! It is finally starting to feel like fall, and we can enjoy a walk around the neighborhood without breaking a sweat!
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Lifestyle 

Turn kitchen scraps into plants at home

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. – Before tossing leftover fruit and vegetables into the trash, Oklahoma State University Extension encourages families to take a second look. Those scraps can be a fun science experiment for the family.
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The Host of the Light: Occupying the Shadows

Jamell Williams
Thursday, October 8, 2026
In a world that seems increasingly enamored with the aesthetic of shadows, there is a profound, quiet weight on those of us who have chosen to host something different. When the calendar turns to this season, the atmosphere changes.
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Obituaries 

Connie Sue Baldwin

Connie Sue Baldwin

Connie Sue Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Connie Sue Baldwin, 87, passed away October 2, 2026. Born August 28, 1939, Connie will be remembered as a woman whose greatest joy was her family and the life she built around love, faith and simple pleasures.
John Layton

John Layton

John Layton

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
John Layton entered into eternal life October 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 53. He was born on October 9, 1972, in Madison, Indiana.
Charles Ray ‘John’ McNeil

Charles Ray ‘John’ McNeil

Charles Ray ‘John’ McNeil

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Charles Ray McNeil, affectionately known as “John” by all, passed from this life September 29, 2026, peacefully at home. John was born February 16, 1940, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, to Joe McNeil and Rena Pearl Smith McNeil. John grew up surrounded by family and love.
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