United Way of Canadian County (UWCC) announced its 2025 fundraising total during the annual Campaign Celebration event Jan. 30.

This year’s campaign raised $313,347, which will be invested on behalf of donors to support programs addressing the community’s health and human service needs. 

The total surpassed UWCC’s campaign goal of $250,000 and exceeded previous campaign records.

“It’s remarkable to witness how wholeheartedly our supporters and board members rally behind this community,” said Sam Sims, board president.

I am often asked a simple question: Why do you do it? Why choose a career in higher education administration, and why take on the responsibility of serving as a college president?

Calumet High School cheerleader Andrea Locke shakes a pom while smiling from atop a pyramid during last week’s games between the Chieftains and rival Okarche.

Tributes are pouring in after the death of Gary D. McCurdy, who served 32 years as a judge and prosecutor.

McCurdy’s recent passing is being mourned at the Canadian County Courthouse and across the legal community.

McCurdy retired in 2018 after 17 years as a Canadian County special judge. Before then, he spent 15 years as an assistant district attorney – 13 of those in Canadian County after two in Kingfisher County.