Bristow man dies in crash on turnpike

An early morning two-vehicle traffic collision on the Turner Turnpike last week east of Stroud killed a Bristow man, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Troopers said the fatal traffic crash occurred around 7:35 a.m. last Friday about three miles east of Stroud in Lincoln County.

Meeker to have prom

COVID-19 has robbed the 2020 senior class of their last game with their teammates, last choir concert with their fellow artists and last class with their favorite teachers. However, one community is determined to give their seniors one last memory through an old tradition.

Slight increase in COVID-19

The total number of persons in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus has increased by only three in the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting. That’s a sign the virus is declining in this area.

Roberts wins award

Prague FFA Chapter member Callie Roberts took first-place honors in the 2020 Oklahoma FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award area during the Oklahoma FFA Virtual Awards Ceremony on May 12.

Around the County

Tryon hires Buznick, Hobbs Patrick Buznick and Brianna Hobbs were added as reserve police officers to the Tryon Police Department. Before they can start they will have to meet with Chief Mohammad Alzyoud and get their uniforms ordered.

County residents graduate from UCO

The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond will celebrate the achievements of approximately 1,458 graduates during the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony in light of in-person commencement ceremonies being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brydon awarded scholarship

Julie Brydon, a senior at Prague High School was awarded the Philanthropic Educational Organization Star Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success.

BabyMobile coming to town

Infant Crisis Services’ BabyMobile will offer a drivethru diaper distribution 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, June 4, at First Baptist Church Chandler, 912 W. First Street.

COLLEGE BRIEFS

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Britni Stewart of Chandler is one of 31 new members inducted into the Red and Black Scroll Honor Society at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. Stewart is an agriculture education major.

It’s open!

The bridge on Route 66 in Chandler opened over the weekend. All the work isn’t complete, but it’s close enough for traffic to use both lanes. The concrete dividers on the bridge are gone, as are the traffic lights. Photo/Chelsea Weeks