Tiny library

Thursday morning, Kindra called me with an odd question: “Are there any newspaper racks at the office that don’t work?” Turns out, there were a couple, including one that wasn’t reparable and was spending its days shoved into a corner.

Discovering the facts of moving

I’m sitting on the carpet, legs crossed, slicing open the tape on a package of dinnerware. Beside me are two outdoor folding chairs— set up on the floor of the mostly bare living room— and a pile of cardboard boxes.

A ‘yes’ for Daylight Saving Time

There’s been a bill floating around in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for some time that will keep Daylight Saving Time permanent. If approved, that means we won’t have to turn them back and forward anymore.

Town Talk

Alumni/Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. People have begun to talk about all the activities taking place locally the last weekend in May. One thing on the agenda is the opening of the minigolf course.

State champs!

It was an exciting few days for area high school sports On Friday, Stroud high jumper Kileigh Mixon won her second straight Class 2A state championship and tied the state record by jumping 5 feet, 8 inches.

Baade new superintendent

The Chandler Board of Education has hired a new superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year, completing their search to replace Melody Toma who is retiring in June. Scott Baade has been selected as the new superintendent.

Regional softball

Katy Larson from North Rock Creek and Karsen Griggs for Dale sported the homer chains after cranking home runs in regional tournament play last week.

Regional track

Top, Davenport’s Griffin Melson (orange singlet), is on his way to winning the regionals in the 110 hurdles. Photo/Brian Blansett. Below, Liyah Dauman from Prague, Autumn Ingram from Meeker and Cali Hilgenfeld compete in the 100 meters. Photo/Mario Holland.