TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Hometown: Davenport College: Seminole and UCO. Degrees: Associate’s in science and bachelor of arts, major in ELA Years taught: 21 years. Years taught at Davenport: Currently teaching: English, creative writing, outdoor education, life skills, softball assistant coach.

Rape trial to begin in June

An 18-year-old man facing first and second degree rape charges, who waived his right to a preliminary hearing, has been ordered to stand trial in June. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 1.

Hearing set in porn case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man arrested by OSBI agents in July on two felony counts dealing with child pornography. John Mack Byrd., Jr.

Playoffs in full swing

Wellston’s boys and girls and the Carney boys advanced to the consolation bracket in the regional tournament this week.

OSSAA censures Wellston over conduct

Behavior of some fans, players and a coach during Wellston High School’s boys basketball game against Coyle last Saturday night has led to the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association issuing an official egregious violation against the team. Wellston School Supt.

Powerlifters compete

Chandler JH powerlifting teams went to the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee last week for a JH powerlifting meet. Chandler 7th Grade won the 7th Grade team championship and Chandler had 16 lifters that placed in the top 5 of their weight class.

Fatal shooting near Stroud

NOTE : TEAMS ON THE TOP LINES OF THE BRACKETS SHALL WEAR WHITE COLORED SUITS IF YOU NOTICE A TEAM PLACED INCORRECTLY ON THE BRACKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE OSSAA OFFICE A 15-year-old youth reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation Tuesday afternoon at their house southwest of Stroud in...

Cake auction nets $19,500

Meeker Ag Booster Club had a successful Cake and Trophy Auction. FFA members worked all week getting together cakes, ssuch as the one carried here by member Billy Buoy, hop projects, and class baskets to auction off. The Grand Champion FFA Cake belonged to Makalyn Pryor.

Jarvis resigns from Chandler school board

The Chandler Board of Education this week accepted the resignation of a board member, hired a paraprofessional and also employed two teacher aides. School Supt. Scott Baade said Board Member Tony Jarvis, who held seat No. 1, has resigned from the board.

Town Talk

Activities happening around Stroud for the next few days are Metal Detecting Club will meet at Stroud City Hall, tonight (Thursday), February 16th at 7:00 p.m., Central Vo-Tech in Drumright will hold their annual open house from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.