Woman charged with trying to bribe officers

A woman faces charges of offering bribes to two Chandler police officers along with five other counts following her arrest recently.

Work on 15th Street continues

Construction on 15th Street in Chandler continues even though it appears the recent rainfall has slowed it down some. The project is being funded by the Sac and Fox Nation. Photo/Brian Blansett. Photo/Lily Huff

New books available at Chandler Library

Sandy Helm assistant librarian at the Chandler Public Library announced that new books are available for patrons to check out. New titles for your summer reading enjoyment include the children’s books “Toby & the Secret Code: a Choctaw Adventure” by Una Belle Townsend.

Food giveaway in Wellston

On Thursday, May 27, free food will be distributed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The boxes contain a meat product, dairy, fruit and vegetables so plan for refrigeration.

Book sale and summer programs at Stroud Library

Stroud Friends of the Library will host a book sale May 28-29 to benefit Stroud Public Library. Most books are 3 for $1. These dates coincide with the annual Stroud High School Alumni weekend.

VBS in June at Sparks Baptist

Children age pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend “Destination Dig” Vacation Bible School at Sparks First Baptist Church. Each evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

1976 film

Last summer, my good friend Celia Graham emailed to say she and husband Dean had something they wanted to give me. “I think you will like it,” she wrote. Indeed. I liked it very much. It was a box of photography related items, including two of the old twin lens reflex cameras I like so much.

Observing Memorial Day

America once again will celebrate Memorial Day Weekend over the next few days. I look forward to it. It’s an opportunity to gather with family members, a time for reflection and visiting cemeteries to remember those who have passed on before us.

Alumni parade

The annual Chandler alumni parade came down Manvel Avenue Saturday. One of the featured elements was this year’s class of graduating seniors (top), most in costumes. Above left was one of the more distinctive entries, with recliners atop a school bus.

McLoud Museum dinner

McLoud Historical Society Museum and Heritage Center will be hosting its annual Sunday Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6. McLoud Masonic Lodge No. 126 is the sponsoring organization for the event, which will be at the McLoud museum, 421 W. Broadway.