A look back at the IFYR

It was really good to see the significant increase in contestants at the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center earlier this month. With them come the parents, grandparents and others. This marked the 31st year for the IFYR that originated in 1993.

Editorial

Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Law long ago was created for a purpose. It is to keep the public aware and informed of what entities are doing and about to do in their meeting. This goes for public bodies and those non-profit organizations when they receive any kind of public funding.

On the line

Our dryer finished its cycle on a load of towels about three weeks ago and didn’t get them a dern bit drier than when it started. So, we ran them through again, with no improvement. The towels were still as damp as the morning dew.

Commissioners hear EMS update

Lincoln County commissioners this week were provided an update on a meeting that took place to begin further addressing the Emergency Medical Services crisis in the county.

White Rock school bond election

Voters in the White Rock School District will decide a $280,000 bond issue in a Special election on Aug. 8. “This bond issue is really needed. It will cover the costs for roofs damaged by storms earlier this year that our insurance doesn’t cover,” School Supt. Alicia Ebers said.

Area softball

Chandler Jiu Jitsu medal winners

Chandler’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brought home medals from the American Grappling Federation competition in Tulsa.

Trial set in arson case

A jury trial has been set for a Stroud man facing six felony charges accusing him of setting wildfires in Lincoln County over a period of nearly a year. He was bound over last month to stand trial. Two counts of second degree arson and four counts of third degree arson were formally filed Dec.