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Forging her own path

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Daphne Stokes is focused.She’s the senior class president at Davenport High School, while also taking concurrent classes at Seminole State College. Even though she’s still in high school, Stokes is working toward an Associate’s degree in Elementary Education.

Spongebob Squarepants

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Kendall Ahrend (center) sings her heart out as SpongeBob at Stroud High School’s production of “SpongeBob the Musical” last weekend. It was an all-grade event, with students from the elementary, middle and high schools involved, as well as a team of dedicated adults.

White chosen Christmas Queen

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Mattie White has been named the 2025 Chandler Christmas Festival Queen.The senior was among 13 candidates who applied for the honor and was selected by a committee of judges. White will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the honor.

Volunteers and workers at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram handed out coats to children at its coat drive on Oct. 25. The dealership had 400 winter coats available in every size and color. They also had games, face painting, a petting zoo and a food truck. The event ran from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. or they ran out of coats. Volunteers from The Chosen House and other local organizations helped out during the event. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coat give-away

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Weston Miller

October Lions announced

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Weston Miller, Kennedy Allen and Lexi Martzall have been named the October Lions of the Month by the Chandler Lions Club.Weston Miller is the son of Adam and Mary Miller. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and is ranked first in his class.

Davenport Homecoming

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Davenport High School held its homecoming on Oct. 16 at the football field. To the right is homecoming queen, senior Helen Orr, with her crown bearer and flower girl. The crown bearer is Colton Miller and the flower girl is Layni Johnson.BelowaretheDavenportHomecoming Court attendants.

Chandler board of education

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Chandler School Board approved the 2026 Annual School Board Election Resolution at its regular meeting on Oct. 13.This was for Seat 1, which was up for the full term, according to Superintendent Scott Baade, who was Doug Bridge.

Bishop 55th anniversary

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Thursday Oct 9th Gary and Johnnie Sue Bishop celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Gary was a graduate of Chandler High & OSU. He is one of three generations of angus cattle reserves in Lincoln County. Gary retired from the USDA after 40 years and 28 years in the army reserves as a LIC.

Lizzy Kliewer, Brooklyn Hammon and Logan Allen broke out the Hawaiian leis for Friday night’s game between Chandler and Metro Christian and then accessorized them with pink hair and safety vests. Photo/Brian Blansett

Days of leis

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Sequoyah Day at Wellston

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Above and to the right, students and volunteers take part in Sequoyah Day at Wellston Elementary School on Sep. 19. Several volunteers came to read books and give presentations. The day celebrated the Sequoyah Book Awards, which are handed out every year.

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