CHS students attend Arts Institute

Two students from Chandler were among those from across the state attending the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute held last month at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha.

Flying high

There were clear blue skies Saturday afternoon, making an almost perfect time for ultralight flying. This powered parafoil was spotted in the air just west of state Highway 18 south of the Deep Fork River. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague Library’s top readers

Librarians at Haynie Public Library in Prague announced the winners in their Summer Reading Program. The readers turned in a total of 122,057 pages read. All participants received prizes. Forest Bland was the grand prizewinner in the Elementary Reader age group. He received a 40” Saucer Tree Swing.

Chandler’s opera connection

Chandler had a remarkable influence on the development of an opera camp for young talents that has grown into a training program for aspiring professional singers. This summer, Opera in the Ozarks celebrated its 70th anniversary. The celebration was delayed a year because of COVID-19.

Grand opening at Brick Hill Corner Store

Jim Cummings prepares to cut the ribbon at the Brick Hill Corner Store in Chandler on Wednesday. The store is on Route 66 just east of the Intersection with state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Deep Fork River Festival

Wellston held its annual Deep Fork River Festival over the weekend, despite high temperatures and a rain shower. Above, Dan Card entertains passersby. Right, Marcus and Rhonda Rodriguez compete in a game of cornhole. Photos/Alana Owen

The Stroud Arts Medieval Faire 2021

This is the Seventy-Eighth article in a semi-permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Meeker hires Treat as principal

The Meeker Board of Education this week hired a new Middle School principal along with several teachers, some of who will coach. Several resignations were also accepted. The board’s action came after returning to open meeting following a 25-minute executive session.

Blackberry Festival

McLoud celebrated its annual Blackberry Festival last Friday and Saturday. Over the two days, there were multiple events scattered throughout with a parade, concert and multiple vendors selling various blackberry themed items.