Chandler Chamber of Commerce meeting

The monthly Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. A representative from the Lincoln County Health Department will update attendees on the health of Chandler and Lincoln County.

Arraignment set for Edmond man in fatal crash

An arraignment has been scheduled for a driver charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a Stroud woman in 2020. Jessie O. Hardridge, 42, of Edmond, was charged June 22, 2020 in Lincoln County District Court with first degree manslaughter, a felony, in the death of Wendi Wright, 41.

Waiting to see what happens next

Hope is like a life raft. It is good to hold onto, but don’t forget to keep your eyes wide open. In March 2020, the entire world was introduced to the most frustrating and contagious superstar. COVID-19 became the fastest growing celebrity to hit the scene and no one was happy about it.

Legion of Honor

Above left, Donna Couteau holds the Legion of Honor and certificate that was presented to her last week by Alexis Andres, French consul, top right. Her father, Don J. Couteau, who died last year, was a tailgunner on a B-24 bomber assigned to espionage activities in Europe during World War II.

Job Fair in Lincoln County

County Commissioner Lee Doolen, the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation board and the chambers of commerce of Chandler, Meeker, Prague and Stroud sponsored a job fair last week at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Quilters’ Guild quilt camp

The Meeker Quilters’ Guild sponsored their 11th annual Summer Quilt Camp July 19 - 21. Mammoth Baptist Church graciously hosted the 3-day event which was attended by eight participants.

Warrant issued in food stamp case

A $10,000 bench warrant that was issued for a Chandler woman who is charged with obtaining food stamps by fraud, has been returned and filed. Valerie Marie Cox, 47, was charged July 8 in Lincoln County District Court with the felony.