Left, Stroud’s Gage Bailey (33)

Left, Stroud’s Gage Bailey (33) gets the crowd going during the Tigers’ state semifinal game with Adair.Right, Carney sophomore Remington Martin (24) lays in a bucket against Stroud at the Agra tournament. Defending for Stroud are Jett Cooper (25) and Rhyss Pennock (1).

Meeker board of education meeting

Meeker Board of Education members here this week appointed a new member to board seat No. 3, evaluated the superintendent and accepted a resignation.Following an executive session and returning to open meeting, the board members appointed Steven Mooy to board seat No. 3.

Players of the Week

All-District football released

All-district teams for District 2A-4 and XXB- have been released.In District 2A-4, Chandler’s Coniah Ritchie, (No. 2 at left) was named the defensive player of the year.

Chandler board of education meeting

The Chandler School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Chandler Education Foundation to direct money to the Performing Arts Center at its regular meeting on Dec. 8.

Town Talk

The Stroud Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce a new event this year, a Christmas Cookie Walk. This will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Main Street, Stroud. Downtown businesses will be serving treats while you enjoy the lights.

School board filings

Candidates for school board positions in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties have filed.In Lincoln County, the following candidates filed. The positions are for Office No. 1 unless otherwise noted.Agra, Kyle Herrmann, unopposed. Herrmann is the incumbent now.Carney, Stacy Knox, Jesse Townsend.

Volunteers

As I was thinking about what to write for my column this week, I got to visiting with my wife Pat and she mentioned a topic that was timely. That was volunteerism.

Stroud archery tournament

TheStroudArcheryTournament was held from Dec. 4 through 6 at the Route 66 Coliseum with around 30 schools participating, including Stroud, Chandler, North Rock Creek, Meeker andPrague.Thetournament was open to students from elementary school up to high school.

Lincoln County graduates from UCO

The University of Central Oklahoma announced its Fall 2025 graduates. A total of 1,068 students will take part in the fall commencement. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 12 to 13 at the Hamilton Field House.