Which famous aviator unexpectedly landed near Woodward in 1934?

On the evening of April 9, 1947, the sky over northwest Oklahoma looked strange—too calm, too quiet. Folks in Woodward had seen storms before. They knew what it meant when the wind went still and the air turned thick. But no one was ready for what would roar out of the darkness that night.

Just after 8:40 PM, a monstrous tornado—later estimated to be...

Upcoming Events

Home of the Brave Festival

• 📅 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
  
  

• 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:15 PM
  
  

• 📍 Location: Crystal Beach Park
  
  

• 🎟️ Admission: Free
  
  

• 📄 Details: Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family fun, food vendors, and fireworks at Crystal Beach Park.

Commission Meeting

• 📅 Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
  
  

• 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  
  

• 📍 Location: Commission Chambers, 722 Main St
  
  

• 🎟️ Admission: Public welcome
  
  

• 📄 Details: Council discusses city business and development plans. Citizens encouraged to attend.

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  
  

• 🕒 Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  
  

• 📍 Location: Woodward Conference Center
  
  

• 🎟️ Admission: Chamber members & guests
  
  

• 📄 Details: Network with local business owners and hear updates on community initiatives.

Before the scent of sizzling sausage filled the air, customers were greeted by the soft glow of candles and the comforting aroma of handmade soaps and “smell goods.” That was the original vision of A Touch of Home—a charming little gift shop where you came to pick out a thoughtful present and maybe linger a while.

But over the years, something unexpected happened.

People didn’t just come to...

Local Hero Story

Woodward Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off

• 📅 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
  
  

• 📍 Location: Woodward Public Library
  
  

• 📄 About: The Library kicks off its summer reading program with story hours, crafts, and prizes for kids. A shining example of community-aligned educational efforts.

Oklahoma’s HEROES Literacy Team Comes to Woodward

• 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2025
  
  

• 📍 Location: Woodward Public Library
  
  

• 📄 About: Oklahoma’s statewide literacy initiative—the HEROES Literacy Instructional Team—will host a Pages Across the Plains workshop in Woodward. These literacy coaches support local educators and families by sharing research‑based reading strategies and tools to strengthen student literacy. Having such a specialized team step into our town is a big win for the community!

Stop by the Crystal Beach Park during sunset for the best views and photo opportunities in Woodward.

Shopping Deals & Sales

Woodward Townwide Garage Sales

• 📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
  
  

• 📍 Location: Around town (watch local Facebook groups)
  
  

• 📄 Details: Community-wide yard sales across neighborhoods. Great bargains on furniture, clothes, and home items—check For Sale/Free in Woodward groups for listings.

🐾 Pet of the Week

Estee

• 🐕 Breed/Size: Fluffy white mixed‑breed, medium

• 🎂 Age: Adult

• 💖 Personality: Gentle, calm, and affectionate

• 🏡 Ideal Home: Someone seeking a mellow companion

📅 Available: Now

📍 Rescue: WOOF Pet Rescue Society, Zone 66 Industrial Park Rd, Woodward, OK

💵 Adoption Fee: $200 (covers spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm, etc.)

📄 Details: Estee is a sweet, serene pup ready to bring cozy cuddles into your life. The fee includes her health basics—just bring love and a comfy home.

Quick Weekend Weather

Expect humid, partly sunny skies with scattered afternoon thunderstorms through mid-week. Highs near 87–90 °F, with lows around 67–70 °F. Mornings are ideal for tempo-free outdoor plans—be sure to carry an umbrella!

Charles Lindbergh, along with his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh