UCO awards scholarships to Chandler students

UCO College of Fine Arts and Design Awards Scholarships to Chandler Residents The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) recently awarded more than 125 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year, including two to Chandler residents Isabella Stout and Marquan...

Rays celebrate 40th

The family of Jim and Laurie Ray announced that they will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, June 19, 2022. The Wellston couple was married June 19, 1982. Among those honoring them are their son and grandson C.J.

Maddens celebrate 60th Anniversary

A come and go reception honoring Mike and Joyce Madden for their 60th wedding anniversary was hosted by their children, Cindy Steele and Mitch and Cathy Garrett, at the First Baptist Church, 912 East First Street in Chandler, on Sunday, June 12.

Vassars reach Diamond Anniversary

Paul and Janice Vassar, residents of Chandler since 1964, will celebrate their 60 th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Janice Kay Rollins and Paul Miner Vassar were married June 9, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Okla. Paul is a retired attorney and judge.

Couple to celebrate 50th Anniversary

The children of Jack and Rebecca Fick Jr. will host a celebration in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family of the Agra couple are invited to attend 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event will be at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Parkland, Okla.

Cloyce Vernon Leake

Cloyce Vernon Leake, age 85, of Chandler passed away on May 27, 2022. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 29, 2022, at First Christian Church of Chandler and internment was at the Davenport Cemetery on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born September 28, 1936, to William and Minnie (Kalka) Leake.

Fricks to celebrate Golden Anniversary

The children of Jack and Rebecca Fick Jr. will host a celebration in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family of the Agra couple are invited to attend 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event will be at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Parkland, Okla.

Awards for Wellston FFA members

Four Wellston FFA members received their State FFA Degrees at the State FFA Convention in Tulsa last month. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree awarded by the Oklahoma FFA. Taylor McConnell was also recognized as an Academic Excellence recipient for her scholastic achievement.

Charges filed in turnpike case

A motorist faces a felony and two misdemeanors after he was arrested by a state trooper on the Turner Turnpike in Lincoln County. Formal charges were filed May 3 in Lincoln County District Court against Steven Mitchell Jones, 31, of Skiatook.

McLoud approves budget

The McLoud City Council during its most recent meeting approved the proposed Fiscal Year budget for 2023 that begins July 1 this year. Council members also adopted a resolution on approving the budget. Operating revenue in the General Fund is projected at $1,850,000.