Randall, Coody win regionals

Jordan Coody and Riley Randall won the individual championships at their cross-country regionals Saturday, and the Meeker boys brought home the championship plaque. Randall, a two-time state champion, won his regional by a minute, clocking 17:06.

Jones 34, Chandler 7

BRIAN BLANSETT Staff writer Chandler’s Lions were behind by two touchdowns before they got to run their first offensive play at Jones Friday, and things didn’t get much better after that. The result was a 27-point win for the Longhorns in what was a defacto showdown for first place in District 2A2.

Bulldogs fall to Weleetka

The Davenport Bulldogs suffered their first district loss of the season last week, losing to Weleetka 48-8 in a road contest. Davenport is now 2-1 in the district and 5-3 overall for the season. Coach John Greenfield said next up is Wetumka which comes to Davenport Friday night for a 7:30 p.m.

The week in photos

In search of keys

I was standing on the front porch Tuesday morning, flipping through my key ring in search of a key with a smear of pink fingernail polish. It’s the key to the front door and should have been right there, next to my pickup key, but no. It wasn’t.

Remembering the greatest generation

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column As I was reflecting recently about people in the generation before me, I think of those who are still active and full of life. I also think of the people of that generation who led active lives until they passed away.

Nelson is the best choice

Among the statewide races on this year’s Nov. 8 General Election ballot is one that is essential to public education. This is the contest for the State School Superintendent’s position between Democrat Jena Nelson and Republican Ryan Walters. We think there is a clear choice in this race.

One day it’ll be different

The grass was too tall for Tillie so she kept tripping on our walk. I eventually turned around, picked her up and we followed behind you and Charlee. Once we got to that rickety playhouse, I watched as you helped Charlee climb the ladder and down the slide she went.

COEDD agency hosting free Medicare event

COEDD Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Medicare Part D Check-Up and Enrollment Event in Chandler to educate Medicare beneficiaries and/or family members about the 2023 prescription drug coverage options and to help compare and enroll participants in a plan.

Ronald Dean Richardson

Ronald Dean Richardson, life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the age of 78. Ronald was born on Sunday, December 12, 1943, in Chandler, to Bill and Dorthy (Anderson) Richardson.