McLoud School Foundation grants

The McLoud School Foundation recently selected 18 teacher grants totaling $12,997.85 that were submitted by teachers in McLoud Public Schools. The grant recipients will now be able to purchase a variety of educational supplies.

NRC media class handling Fire video broadcasts

Students in Media Productions class at North Rock Creek High School have been hired by Shawnee’s new professional basketball team “The Potawatomi Fire”. Gavin Cooper, Jayden Brown, and Skylar Wind all participate in Media Productions II under the tutelage of instructor, Tim Russell.

Filing period opens next week

The three-day filing period for county, state and federal offices opens next April 13 and continues through April 15.

NRC Students of the month

North Rock Creek recently released its students of the month.

Bond reduction denied in murder case

A bond reduction motion filed by a defendant charged with first degree murder has been denied and the prepreliminary hearings for him and another man facing first degree murder charges have been reset.

Stroud to host Legislative Breakfast

The City of Stroud will host a Legislative Breakfast, 8-9 a.m., Friday, April 29. Please note the updated location. It will be at Stroud High School, 1096 E. Seventh St. in Stroud. Breakfast will be available to purchase.

Chandler Library receives grant

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has awarded a $5,339 grant to Chandler Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Library Director Carmen Harkins says the grant will be used to purchase items for social distancing and sanitizing.

City of Chandler to sponsor pet vaccination clinic

The City of Chandler in cooperation with Countryside Veterinary Service is sponsoring a low-cost pet vaccination clinic and city pet registration 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, April 16. The event will be at the Rt. 66 Pavilion, 1113 Joe Long Drive in Chandler. Pre-registration is 10-11 a.m.

Senior safety program offered

John Cobb, Director of Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging, announced that a pilot program has been launched aimed at getting help to senior citizens in the event of an in-home incident.

Ombudsman volunteers needed

The need for advocates for Nursing Home, Assisted Living Centers and Residential Care facility residents remains high.