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Pictured above, the seniors at Wellston High School take their seats and wait to begin their last high school ceremony, graduation. Over 30 seniors crossed the stage and became high school graduates at the Wellston Graduation, Friday, June 12. Photo/Jake Usry.

Wellston graduates

Mike Mccormick

Thursday, June 18, 2020

The education sales tax figures in June show a jump from May in three area school districts in Pottawatomie County and for the DA Justice Center, the Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s office reports.

Lions start summer league strong

Mike Mccormick

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Chandler’s 12-and-under Lions won the Perry Tournament, then swept a pair of one-run games from Stroud.

Physicals for Stroud athletes

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Physicals for middle school boys, ages six through eight, will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 2-4 at Main Street Clinic, a change from previous information provided. Physicals for high school boys, ages nine through 12, will be Wednesday, June 24, from 2-4 at One Cura.

Two from Prague chosen for Leadership Summit

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Benjamin Foster and Brooke Stanley of Prague were selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Summit, which was to be held in July in Washington, D.C.

Clements celebrate Golden Anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Danny and Pamela Clement of Stroud reached their 50th year of marriage on Saturday, June 13, 2020. They plan to celebrate at a later date. Danny Clement and Pamela Dycus were married June 13, 1970, in Choctaw, Okla. The couple has resided in Lincoln County for 25 years.

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Reedy awarded $2,500 scholarship

Chelsea Weeks Staff Writer

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Austin Reedy’s day starts at 5:30 in the morning. His job is to bottle feed the calves on his family’s dairy farm and get cattle ready for his milk hand. His hard work on and off the farm have not gone unnoticed.

Wellston parents host prom

Chelsea Weeks Staff Writer

Thursday, June 18, 2020

The memories of pretty dresses, loud music and late night dancing will be had by Wellston juniors and seniors, despite the COVID-19 closures. The parents of the Wellston High School 2020 seniors are hosting a Prom on June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rusty Mallard in Chandler.

Pictured above to the right, from left to right: Tracy Smith, Kimberly Battle, Mari Battle and Ship Smith stand with the $1,000 check.

Farmers insurance donated to Chosen House, Helping Hands

Chelsea Weeks

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Skip and Tracy Smith with Farmers Insurance donated a total of $2,000 to two local nonprofit organizations in Chandler, the Chosen House and the Helping Hands Community Foundation. Skip said half the money came from Farmers Insurance and the other half came from them personally.

Chandler Public Library is open

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Chandler Public Library is open again with regular hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. Like most every other public facility, though, it is open with restrictions.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bierd

Couple to celebrate Golden Anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Jim and Vera Bierd of Stroud are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 12th. Jimmy Frank Bierd and Vera Mae (Teters) Quinn were married June 12, 1970 in Stroud. Jim worked at Sun Oil Company and Stroud Oil Company until his retirement. He is also an ordained minister.

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