Meeker hires Treat as principal

The Meeker Board of Education this week hired a new Middle School principal along with several teachers, some of who will coach. Several resignations were also accepted. The board’s action came after returning to open meeting following a 25-minute executive session.

Blackberry Festival

McLoud celebrated its annual Blackberry Festival last Friday and Saturday. Over the two days, there were multiple events scattered throughout with a parade, concert and multiple vendors selling various blackberry themed items.

Another jump for COVID-19 cases

There’s been another double digit jump in new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties for the second consecutive week, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. However, no new deaths have occurred in either county during that same period, according to the OSDH.

Seen on 66

There are a lot interesting things to see along Route 66 in Lincoln County and, no doubt, you have seen many of them. We took a cruise last week and shot photos of 10 interesting sites so you can take a quick quiz on where they are.

Donations to first responders

Randy Bowen Chevrolet in Chandler donated $2,000 each to three local agencies on Tuesday.

Chandler board approves appropriations

The Chandler Board of Education this week approved its temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, accepted the resignation of a long time teacher and also hired an instructor. The board also rehired all of its support staff, School Supt. Melody Toma advised.

Fireman’s Muster highlights SummerFest

It felt like 110 degrees outside and there was not a cloud in sight. People watched in anticipation as the firemen began to hook up the various hoses to the fire truck. After what seemed like an eternity for set up, the water combat competition was under way with water going in every direction.

Chandler events

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Destinations. Listed below are events scheduled in June.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

The family of Gerald and Sylvia Janes of Wellston are honored to announce the couple’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. Sylvia Tripp and Gerald Janes were united in marriage on June 19, 1971 in Edmond, Okla.

Community events planned

The Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler are working to create more events for the community. David Burgess has only been the president of the Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler for 95 days, but he has been working to create multiple events for the community.