Cheers to Shop with a Cop, which provided a memorable Christmas for 180 local children. The shopping spree with the opportunity to ride in a police car with sirens and lights was an additional layer to the evening. Great job to all those involved.
Cheers to the Oak Hall students who raised money and purchased supplies for the Hope Pregnancy Center. The kindergarten class performed the service project and led the monthly Hootin’ & Hollerin’ assembly Friday morning.
Cheers to the Ardmore Douglass Alumni Association, which is donating school supplies to the Ardmore City Schools grade centers this month. This is the second year for the association to make donations and the program has grown to help meet the needs of students and parents.
During the great county office pay raise debate of 2024, County Commissioner Bill Baker asked a question after it was pointed out that job titles also serve as job descriptions.
Cheers to the official start of the Christmas season. Bells will be ringing a little bit more with reminders Santa Claus is coming during parades and special events.
Cheers to the schools and students throughout the area that either hosted or attended Veteran’s Day events throughout the county. Experience is one of life’s greatest resources of education and these men and women have valuable stories to share.
Cheers to Rear Adm. Wesley Hull, who was recognized with the Gold Good Citizenship Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution.
Cheers to the Ardmore and Plainview High School bands. Both received superior ratings in the regional marching contest as they took a step forward in the quest for Sweepstakes.
Cheers to Ardmore Beautification Council, which donated a rock sculpture to Regional Park. ABC members along with Regional Park trustees and city officials celebrated the completed project, which is located at the entrance to SK8 Park.
Cheers to the Ardmore High School Band and the Plainview High School Band for their wins at local contests. Ardmore received first place in both the Class 4A Parade and Field Contests which earned them the title of Class 4A Sweepstakes in Pauls Valley.