Heaven Richmond (left) and Lizzy Pryor (right) perform during finals at the OBA State Championships in Chandler High School’s program “Through the Storm.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Heaven Richmond (left) and Lizzy Pryor (right) perform during finals at the OBA State Championships in Chandler High School’s program “Through the Storm.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler ranks 7th at OBA State Championships

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Three local bands competed last weekend at the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association 1A-3A State...
Dale’s Lady Pirates celebrate their fast-pitch state championship Saturday at Firelake. The DLPs beat Warner, 4-2, in nine innings to claim their eighth fastpitch title. For more on area sports, see Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Lady Pirates celebrate their fast-pitch state championship Saturday at Firelake. The DLPs beat Warner, 4-2, in nine innings to claim their eighth fastpitch title. For more on area sports, see Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale takes State

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Lincoln County News 

Pictured on the left are the Students of the Month for September from North Rock Creek Middle School. Seventh Grade: Oaklen Danker and Nora Fuller; Eighth Grade: Zoey Benn and Lane Clifton. On the right are the NRC High school Students of the Month for September. Freshman: Lia Swantek and Bryson Malone; Sophomore: Eden Neal and Baron Adcock; Junior: Derek Jackson and Bella Acock; Senior: Carly McCaslin and Hank Aldrich. Photos/Jessica Phillips

Pictured on the left are the Students of the Month for September from North Rock Creek Middle School. Seventh Grade: Oaklen Danker and Nora Fuller; Eighth Grade: Zoey Benn and Lane Clifton. On the right are the NRC High school Students of the Month for September. Freshman: Lia Swantek and Bryson Malone; Sophomore: Eden Neal and Baron Adcock; Junior: Derek Jackson and Bella Acock; Senior: Carly McCaslin and Hank Aldrich. Photos/Jessica Phillips

Applications open for OFE Academic All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The application process forAcademicAll-State through the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE)...
A ghost in the office... maybe not...

A ghost in the office... maybe not...

A ghost in the office... maybe not...

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Now, I’ve written in previous columns that I’m still on the fence with the whole ghost thing.
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Sports 

Stroud falls to Beggs, 27-12

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Seventh-ranked Beggs got out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and held on to beat Stroud, 27-12, Friday...
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Lifestyle 

Ella Molsbee was crowned Meeker Homecoming Queen prior to the Bulldogs’ game against Newkirk Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Ella Molsbee was crowned Meeker Homecoming Queen prior to the Bulldogs’ game against Newkirk Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

A crowning moment

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Homecoming Court

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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