Wellston hires administrative staff for 2020-2021 school year

Wellston Public Schools will have two new administrative staff members this fall. The Wellston Board of Education approved the hire of Beth Withrow as an administrative assistant/ encumbrance clerk and the hire of Dawn Yates as a treasurer and teacher assistant/office assistant.

Chandler opens pool, appoints Robin Crouch as council member

The joyful splashing sound of jumping into the pool is returning to Chandler. The city hopes to open the pool July 1 and the new splash pad June 29, city manager James Melson said. The pool will be open 1-5 p.m. daily and hours for the splash pad have not yet been finalized.

Stroud approves grant for airport project

New things are in flight at the Stroud Municipal Airport. During the monthly City Council meeting, Stroud board members approved the CARES Act Grant for the Stroud Municipal Airport project.

Davenport approves new computer accounting system

The city of Davenport will have a new digital accounting system soon. At their meeting, Tuesday, June 9, the Davenport Board of Trustees approved paying half the payment of 4,200 dollars for Clerkbooks – a computer accounting system – now.

99th Davenport alumni parade

Cars, trucks and tractors lined Broadway as the 99th Davenport Alumni parade took place Saturday, June 20. The theme of this years parade was “Straight Outta Quarintine.”

Renovation plans for Lincoln County On-Stage

The metaphorical curtain may be closed and the lights off in Lincoln County On-Stage’s theater due to COVID-19 closures, but that doesn’t mean that the theatre has been sitting idle.

Stroud baseball loses first game of season

The 10u Little League Stroud Tigers team suffered their first loss this season against the Prague Devils. After a hard fight, the Stroud Tigers walked away with a 6-3 loss. Their current record is 6-1. The Stroud Tigers started the season strong with a 14-3 win against the Meeker Bulldogs.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Prairie Pointe celebrated Father’s Day with residents Alton McCune, Roy Flatt, Wirt Trawick and Phil Johnson. All four are Veterans and collectively have fathered at least 20 children plus all the grands and great-grands.

Demolition started on Econo Lodge

Demolition of the Econo Lodge off of I-44 began last Monday, June 15, and is expected to be finished in around 10 days’ time. According to owner of Meddock Demolition LLC, Dwight Meddock said this includes cleanup of all debris.

Dale Supt. Charlie Dickinson steps down

Dale School Supt. Charlie Dickinson has attended his final Board of Education meeting as the district’s top administrator.