Services for older adults

The Central Oklahoma Economical Development District - Area Agency on Aging continues service to older adults in seven counties, including Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties.

Davenport plans 100th alumni fest

Davenport High School alumni officers announced the plans for the 2021 DHS Alumni Reunion. With the theme “Let’s Fiesta,” events will be held Saturday, May 8, marking the 100th anniversary of the DHS Alumni Reunion.

COVID cases show increase

The number of new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has jumped a little in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. There has been one new death in Lincoln County since the last report, but none in Pottawatomie County.

Wright Cemetery gains a closer look

“We always learn from the dead, whether in a library or a cemetery,” Wayne Pounds said.

Five felony charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man faces a total of five felonies in two separate cases that were filed against him within a nine-day period. A woman identified as his girl friend has been charged in one of those cases with him.

Aggravated assault and battery charge

A Cushing man facing a felony charge of Aggravated Assault and Battery has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, court records show.

Volunteers at remembrance

Pictured from left are Paige Navarro, Sadie Sherman, Michael Korenblit, Emma Cummings, and Ahna Smith, who are sophomores at Chandler High School. They worked as volunteers at the 29th annual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program at the Myriad Gardens on April 25, 2021.

Oklahoma Children’s Theater comes to Meeker

Elementary students in Meeker will enjoy a performance of the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre on May 5. Each year BancFirst joins Oklahoma Children’s Theatre to sponsor performances in communities around the state.

McLoud reappoints mayor, vice mayor

The McLoud City Council, in a brief meeting last week, reappointed its mayor and vice mayor for two-year terms. City Manager Buck Day said Mayor Stan Jackson was reappointed as was Vice Mayor Ralph Snider.

Young signs with Barton

Stroud senior Jadyn Young has signed to play basketball with Barton Community College in Kansas. Young scored more than 1,000 points in her Lady Tigers’ career. She is shown here with Barton assistant coach Bridgette Griffin.