COLLEGE BRIEFS

Northern Oklahoma College Area students are included among 725 Northern Oklahoma College students earning academic recognition for the spring semester.

CHANDLER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m. each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m. each Friday at First United Methodist Church, 122 W. 10 th Street.

COVID cancels Chandler Chamber luncheon

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce executive committee has decided to not have the monthly Chamber luncheon in July. Even though there are not any active cases locally, they felt it was the safe thing to do for members and the community.

Fire dangers across Lincoln County

The fire danger across Lincoln county is constantly being watched over by first responders, and with the 4th of July coming up, there is a higher risk of fires and fire-related injuries to take place.

Dale hires three elementary teachers

The Dale Board of Education this week approved hiring three new elementary teachers for the 2020-2021 school term and also an elementary teacher’s aide. The three teachers include Leslie Fletcher, Pam Motley and Kasey Collins. They also hired Julie Moore as a teacher’s aide.

Chandler students chosen for Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain has moved online this year with celebrity guest artists and private instructors.

Stroud farmers market

Although the clouds rolled overhead, it didn’t stop the community from getting together and exchanging goodies. Town Talk hosted the second Stroud Farmers Market and a Car Show this past Saturday, June 20. Over 30 vendors showed up and 20 cars were in the Car Show.

Celebrating 125 years

Generations of McLoud residents gathered to listen to music and enjoy food truck food. The City of McLoud celebrated 125 years Saturday, June 20.