State wrestling tournament

Chandler’s Kobe Smith dominated his opening match against Bryson Jones from Comanche in the Class 3A state tournament, getting the pin (below) at the 3:59 mark. He decisioned Kolby Adams from Morris, 4-1, in the semifinals before facing Kolby DePron and losing, 9-1, in the championship match.

Basketball playoffs

Here’s a photo sampler of area basketball teams in action last week. Above, Kaycee Babek pump-fakes in the lane during Meeker’s district tournament game against Millwood. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Meeker’s Jason Brewer puts up a reverse layup against Millwood.

Grant Edward Burget

Grant Edward Burget, 69, of Chandler, Okla., died on February 26 at his home. He was born July 15, 1951 to George and Doris (James) Burget in Oklahoma City, Okla. Grant grew up in Stroud and Chandler, where he became well known for being one of the fastest kids in the state.

Michael Ray Bailey

Michael Ray Bailey was born February 7, 1956, in Chandler. He died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home. He was 65 years old. A 1974 graduate of Wellston High School, he was a tower crane operator and worked for Flintco.

Jack C. Mileham Jr.

Jack C. Mileham Jr. of Chandler was born to Dr. Jack C. Mileham Sr. and Mary (Skinner) Moran on October 8, 1949, in Tulsa, Okla. He died Saturday, February 7, 2021, in Chandler at the age of 71 years. A 1967 Chandler High School graduate, he worked as a plumber for Texas Instruments.

Aaron A. Arradondo

Aaron was born August 1, 1924 to Benjamin Franklin and Willie Mae Arradondo in Dallas, Texas. He departed this life February 22, 2021 at the age of 96. After graduating high school, Aaron served his country and was honorably discharged as a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps.

Thomas Milton Brooks Sr.

Pastor Thomas Milton Brooks Sr. was born January 7, 1933, in Baltimore City, Md., and died Thursday, February 25, 2021, in Chandler. He was 88 years old. Brooks, the son of Joseph Milton and Helen Lucille (Roop) Brooks, married Nancy (Eadie) Brooks on February 14, 1981, in Lenox, Mass.

Child endangerment charge

A Chandler woman faces a felony child endangerment charge for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol following her arrest by a Sac and Fox Nation police officer. Formal charges were filed on Feb. 24 in Lincoln County District Court against Taylor Farmer, 25.

Photo contest winner

The winner of this year’s Central Oklahoma Telephone Co. Directory cover photography contest is Avery Armstrong of Agra, a ninth grade student at Cushing Public Schools. Avery is the daughter of Jennifer Armstrong. For her winning photograph, Avery received a $50 award from COTC.

Felony drug charges

A Chandler woman faces a felony drug count and a misdemeanor after she was arrested by Chandler police officers in early February. Christi Leigh Ebers, 41, was formally charged Feb.