Gratitude

As readers look at this week’s column, the International Finals Youth Rodeo has only four performances remaining. The contestants compete Thursday morning beginning at 9 and in the evening starting at 7:30 p.m. and Friday morning again at 9.

10 years from now

At my age, ten years still feels like a long time, but not an unthinkable amount of time.It’s the sort of span that used to sound like science fiction, but now just sounds like a career plan. So here’s my dreams for what life in 10 years might look like.First off, I’d like to be 29.

Town Talk

Upcoming community activities happening over the next several days are Stroud Community Clothing Ministry Thursday July 10th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on West Highway 66, Stroud City Council meeting Thursday July 10th 5:00 p.m.

Commissioners approve contract, award bid for fair board reroof

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a contract with the 911 Trust Authority Board and they also awarded a bid for the Lincoln County Fair Board reroof.On the bid for the reroof, commissioners awarded that to Commercial Roof Solutions for $518,437.

Miller, Bendele win at nationals

Two talented young athletes, Marley Miller (14) and Ridley Bendele (14), from Chandler made their mark at the 2025 National Little Britches Rodeo Finals (NLBFR) held June 29 through July 5 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie.

Meeker FFA gets $30K grant

The Meeker FFA Chapter has been awarded two grants totaling $30,000 from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, also known as Oklahoma CareerTech. Funded by the Oklahoma State Lottery, the grants will provide a boost to the school’s agricultural mechanics program.

Campbell elected OPA president

Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting, held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.

UCO honor rolls

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has released its spring 2025 honor roll lists, which include students from Lincoln County.A total of 1,692 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the semester, according to UCO.

Guilty plea in embezzlement

A Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement has withdrawn his previous plea of innocent and entered guilty pleas.

100th birthday

Rachel Demenica Randazzo Keeling was born and raised in the Stroud and Depew, OK communities. On her 100th birthday, July 6, 2025, her immediate family gathered together to celebrate and honor the “Queen of their Hearts.