Kolache Festival is back

After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are planning to celebrate the Prague Kolache Festival on Saturday, May 7, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Theme for the festival parade is “From Praha to Prague.” Entries are being accepted for the parade.

CHANDLER COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community in the month of February The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Rt. 66 Bowl.

New books at the Library

The Chandler Public Library has received new books to start off the New Year. Library patrons can check out the nonfiction book “Act Like You Got Some Sense” by Jamie Foxx and a children’s graphic novel “Cat Kid Comic Club Perspective” by Dav Pilkey.

Murder trial reset for June 6

A Lincoln County District judge has continued a jury trial for a Harrah man charged with first degree murder who was scheduled to be tried next week. Cole Berginer Guy, 19 at the time, was formally charged Feb.

Manslaughter trial moved to June

The trial for a driver charged with manslaughter in the driving death of a Stroud woman over a year and half ago has been continued to this summer. Jessie O.

Honor rolls from Seminole State College

Officials at Seminole State College have released the names of honor roll students for the 2021 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements. The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.

Chandler, Stroud, White Rock honor rolls

The honor rolls for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year have been released by officials at Chandler Junior High School. The following students were on the Superintendent’s “A” Honor Roll.

Charges against Chandler man

A man was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors following his arrest recently by Chandler police and he also admitted to taking meth. Formal felony charges of first degree burglary and protective order violation were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

High school hoops

Left, Addie Bell drives from the arc during Dale’s win over Roff on Saturday at Vanoss. Photo/Rick Hester. Above, Emerson Askew advances the ball for North Rock Creek against Mount Saint Mary.

Pedestrian fatality on Turner Turnpike

A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after he was reportedly struck by a vehicle on the Turner Turnpike west of Stroud in Lincoln County. State Trooper Spears identified the victim as Russell Mitchell, 49, of Glencoe. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Stroud Fire Department.