Kin to a king

This just in: I have royal ancestors. Well, one at least. Several years ago, I took a DNA test and sent it off to 23andme because I wanted to handicap my chances of developing Alzheimer’s.

Town Talk

Thank you to the City of Stroud, GRDA and the Stroud Chamber of Commerce for hosting Stroud’s annual fireworks show in Foster Park. It’s a great time to come together as a community and celebrate America and the freedoms we enjoy.

IFYR kicks off on Sunday

This year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo officially kicks off Sunday evening with the first performance at 8 p.m. at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. Official check-in begins at 8 a.m. on Friday. It will run until 11 p.m. Friday night, then reopen at 7 a.m.

Chandler student named NWOSU Outstanding Senior

Britni Stewart of Chandler was one of 12 graduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva selected as a 2022 Outstanding Senior. Stewart will graduate cum laude this month with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education.

Chandler event calendar

The following events are scheduled in Chandler for the week of July 7-14. Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:00 P.M. Lions Club weekly meeting at First Christian Church Friday, July 8, 2022 12:00 P.M. Rotary Club weekly meeting at Route 66 Bowl Saturday, July 9, 2022 11:00 A.M.

Lincoln County Democrats meeting set for July 14

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democrats will be Thursday, July 14, at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. For more information check out Lincoln County Democrats facebook page or contact Tony Perna at (918)374-2651

UCO awards scholarships to Chandler students

UCO College of Fine Arts and Design Awards Scholarships to Chandler Residents The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) recently awarded more than 125 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year, including two to Chandler residents Isabella Stout and Marquan...

Rainbolt elected president of OPA

Zonelle Rainbolt, executive editor of Wesner Publications, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. OPA members elected Rainbolt during the annual business meeting at the June 10-11 OPA Convention in Oklahoma City.

Wellston awarded AARP grant

AARP Oklahoma announced the town of Wellston is one of four Oklahoma organizations that will receive a 2022 Community Challenge grant. These organizations are part of the largest group of grantees to date, with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.

Hearing set for Luther man in firearms case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Luther man charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.