Northwestern Oklahoma State University elementary education senior Kelcie Hainley has been selected to receive a $300 scholarship from the Woods County Retired Educators Association.

Hainley, of Fairview, will be honored during the WCREA's business meeting at the Alva Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 19.

"Receiving the scholarship from the WCREA means a lot to me," Hainley said. "I appreciate that others understand the struggles some nontraditional students go through when trying to complete a degree. With the help from family and friends that have been my support system and with the help of...