April 2022

Riverside School proudly recognizes Baylor Heinrich, Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools Boys Archery State Champion. Baylor had the highest score among 79 eighth-grade boys at the ORES state tournament. He shot 13 10’s, with a score of 277 out of a possible 300.

Billy Joe Webb was born May 15, 1935, in Union City to James Andrew “Andy” Webb and Katherine “Katie” Murphy McIntyre Webb. He was the youngest of eight children and was raised on a farm. He was a graduate of Union City High School Class of 1953.

Named to the Maple A Honor Roll for the third nine weeks, front row from left, Braxten Birdsong, Halle Hunt, Presley Swigart, Kara Ellis, Katie Ellis, Caroline Phillips, Andrew Eisenhour, John Prince, Easton Horn, Addison Brandley and Kinsley Bonilla; middle row, Audrey Eisenhour, Zuri Lewis, Gavin...

Vivian Gayle Jones, 60, passed away March 22, 2022, in Oklahoma City, following a battle with blood cancer. Vivian was born Dec. 16, 1961, at Travis Air Force Base, California, to Carol and Wilbur Bartholomew. She was raised with her three siblings, Eric, Laura and Wilbur.

Named to the Maple AB Honor Roll for the third nine weeks, front row from left, Brennan Ayers, Levi Bass, Christopher Barker, Lyla Smith, Jasper Whitman, Tace Tech, Stoney Baker, Brody Crawford, Raina Crawford, Rowdy Penwright, Hunter Lorenzen, Ayvah Fudge, Grady Menz and Leyla Johnson; second row,...

Viewing for Barbara Branch will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family will be greeting friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local restaurant with Neta Liebscher serving as hostess. Vicki Duncan called the meeting to order. Bernita Davis read minutes of the previous meeting, with Ann Ricketts giving the treasury report.

The Okarche High School Speech Team won its 25th Southwest Regional speech and debate title and advanced 17 students in 28 events to the state contest. Okarche won the team sweepstakes trophy, with Crescent High School placing second and Lawton Academy taking third.

Services for Jayden G. Morado were held Friday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Lance Warren officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.  Jayden died March 26, 2022, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City at 21 years of age.

Barely beginning his second year, President Joe Biden is already in the running for the most damaging administration to U.S. interests in quite some time.