Two from Prague chosen for Leadership Summit

Benjamin Foster and Brooke Stanley of Prague were selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Summit, which was to be held in July in Washington, D.C.

Clements celebrate Golden Anniversary

Danny and Pamela Clement of Stroud reached their 50th year of marriage on Saturday, June 13, 2020. They plan to celebrate at a later date. Danny Clement and Pamela Dycus were married June 13, 1970, in Choctaw, Okla. The couple has resided in Lincoln County for 25 years.

Reedy awarded $2,500 scholarship

Austin Reedy’s day starts at 5:30 in the morning. His job is to bottle feed the calves on his family’s dairy farm and get cattle ready for his milk hand. His hard work on and off the farm have not gone unnoticed.

Wellston parents host prom

The memories of pretty dresses, loud music and late night dancing will be had by Wellston juniors and seniors, despite the COVID-19 closures. The parents of the Wellston High School 2020 seniors are hosting a Prom on June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rusty Mallard in Chandler.

Farmers insurance donated to Chosen House, Helping Hands

Skip and Tracy Smith with Farmers Insurance donated a total of $2,000 to two local nonprofit organizations in Chandler, the Chosen House and the Helping Hands Community Foundation. Skip said half the money came from Farmers Insurance and the other half came from them personally.

Chandler Public Library is open

The Chandler Public Library is open again with regular hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. Like most every other public facility, though, it is open with restrictions.

Couple to celebrate Golden Anniversary

Jim and Vera Bierd of Stroud are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 12th. Jimmy Frank Bierd and Vera Mae (Teters) Quinn were married June 12, 1970 in Stroud. Jim worked at Sun Oil Company and Stroud Oil Company until his retirement. He is also an ordained minister.

Meeker hosts city wide clean up

The Town of Meeker hosted the annual City Wide Clean Up event May 23 - May 31. Pictured above, Meeker Police Chief Trent Norton, left, and Town Administrator Dickie Walton, right, stand next to the dumpster in the Meeker High School parking lot. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Mary Baldwin Univeristy releases honor roll

Sydney Mullen of Chandler was named to the Fall 2019 Honors List at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Va. Students named to the Honors List earned grade point averages of 3.75 to 4.00.

Anthony inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

The 93rd class of Oklahomans has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The 2020 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honorees are: Calvin J. Anthony, Stillwater; Gary Batton, Clayton; Martha Burger, Oklahoma City; Charles Dennis “Denny” Cresap, Afton; Terry Stuart Forst, Waurika; Stephen M.