Davenport schools awarded aviation education grant

Davenport Public Schools was awarded an $8,000 grant through the Aviation Education Grant Program provided by the Oklahoma Aviation Commission. Davenport Superintendent Danny Acord applied for the grant in May and said they will use the money to update their flight simulator.

Voters head to polls for primary runoff

Voters head to the polls beginning today for the Aug. 25 primary runoff in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties. Republican voters who reside in Lincoln County Commission District No. 2 will decide between incumbent Troy Evans and challenger Marlon Miller.

Ostrander charged t with first degree rape

Donald Lee Ostrander, 56, of Wellston was charged with first degree rape of a child under 14. According to the affidavit filed by Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy Detective Larry Stover Sr., the victim told her mother Ostrander raped her.

CHANDLER AREA CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community for the remainder of Aguust. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Destinations. Tues.

Getting overhet

The summer I was 16, I had my first full-time, work-every-day job. I drove a tractor on a hay crew that toured southern Pontotoc County baling hay for farmers and ranchers who lacked the equipment, and perhaps interest, for baling their own.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Meeker Lake “Quapaw 15 Project A. The camera inspection has been completed. Now we wait on the engineer’s report. This is the pipeline from the concrete water tower that goes under the dam. Also, the contractor has put the 24-inch pipe back together.

Good neighbor and a flag pole

For many years my wife Pat has wanted us to have a flag pole in the front yard so we can proudly fly Old Glory. I’m here to inform you that now has been accomplished. I also give much and most of the credit to my neighbor and friend Bret Ellard.

Painting the Meeker fieldhouse

Volunteers showed up Saturday morning to repaint the fieldhouse at Meeker’s Bulldog Stadium. Above is Lauren Miller, a sophomore and kicker on the team. Top right are Caden Wolford, a senior, and Kobe Norton, a senior. Below right are Angel and Billy Wolford, volunteers and parents of Caden.

Education sales tax show slight jump

The education sales tax figures in August show a slight jump over July in two of three area school districts in Pottawatomie County and for the DA Justice Center, the Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s office reports.

A time to smile

We had a full schedule of high school sports last week for the first time since COVID-19 came calling last March, and that put smiles on a lot of faces.