Fricks to celebrate Golden Anniversary

The children of Jack and Rebecca Fick Jr. will host a celebration in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family of the Agra couple are invited to attend 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event will be at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Parkland, Okla.

State champ

Stroud’s top high school golfer Brice Wolff captured the State Class 2A individual golf championship recently during the state tournament. Stroud Golf Coach Mason Baade said Wolff carded scores of 70, 69 and 75 for a total score of 214 through three rounds of golf to claim the individual title.

Dale falls at state

The Dale Pirates saw their season come to an end when they suffered a 6-2 loss at the hands of Oktaha in the semi-finals of the state tournament. Dale scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning only to have Oktaha even it with two runs in their half of the inning.

Meeker approves budget

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved the General Fund budget for 2022-2023 and also voted to approve a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year, 2021-2022. Later, meeting as the Public Works Authority Trustees, they approved the PWA budget for 2022-2023.

Williams signs with Bethany

North Rock Creek senior Jayce Williams signed a letter of intent last week to play college football at Bethany College in Kansas. Above, he is pictured with, from left, assistant coach Keaton Hernandez, head coach Jason Murray and assistant coach Todd Burch. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man faces two felonies and two misdemeanors following a recent high speed pursuit on Highway 66 and county roads in Lincoln County. Formal felony charges were filed April 21 in Lincoln County District Court against Camron Jeremiah Thornhill, 21.

Springdale School reunion planned

The Springdale School Reunion will be held at noon, Saturday, June 4, at the Chandler Senior Citizens Building. Bring your favorite dish or dessert for a potluck meal. If you have pictures or any memorabilia, bring those to share with fellow alumni.

Margaret “Linda” Jo Quinn

Margaret “Linda” Jo (Grammer) Quinn was born on January 29, 1947 in Sparks, Okla., and departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 75. Linda Jo (Grammer) Quinn was born to William B. Grammer and Elsie M. (Speer) Grammer. She was a resident of Stroud most of her life.

Ready named to SSC board of regents

Robyn Ready, of Chandler, has been appointed to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. The appointment was made by Gov. Kevin Stitt, confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 10 and will be sent to the state Senate for final approval.

Hearing postponed

A hearing seeking a protective order filed against a former Carney school teacher and softball coach has been continued until next month.