November 2021

Funeral services for Albert Frank Austin were held Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Red Rock United Methodist Church in Calumet with Rev. Tom Cooksey and Rev. Mike Price officiating. Burial was in the Red Rock Cemetery under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Geary.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part look at efforts to revitalize Sunset Drive. Emily Fitzsimmons spent hours pouring over old photos at the Canadian County History Museum.

Standing in the bed of the family’s pickup, Trey Ratliff kept a close eye on the flames from the massive wildfire which engulfed miles of cedar trees, brush and farmland southwest of Calumet.

Entering its 40th year, Canadian County’s Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network – ICAN - now has two county locations.

Calumet High School recently held its 2021-22 basketball homecoming festivities. Senior Brie Myers was named queen and Matt Snyder was selected as king. The queen’s court included Isabella Peters and Kameron Pond.  

Lamplighters Chapter of OHCE met recently at a local church with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order and offering prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute, while Carol Stine gave the devotional titled “Thanksgiving a Sacrifice.” Jan Maddox presented Article 9 of the OHCE Constitution.

Ten members of the Okarche High School Speech Team traveled to Marlow to compete in the Marlow Invitational Speech Tournament, and all 10 returned home with at least one trophy and the second-place sweepstakes trophy in Class 3A.  Senior McKenzie Stewart was named tournament champion in original...

With county school elections looming and record voter registration, Canadian County officials have selected the company that will print ballots for 2022.

During this time of year, I usually take a little time to think about who and what I’m thankful for and express my appreciation. That seems to be the point, after all. This year, for various reasons, my thoughts and appreciation turn toward journalists, newspapers and other news media.

Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Extension wildlife management specialist.