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McLoud drama heads to state

Three girls sit in chairs across the stage. There’s nothing else. Just them, the lights and the stories they tell of being trafficked.“The moment when the light shined on me was a moment I will never forget,” said senior Alivia Wapskineh.

Davenport rolls

The Davenport Bulldogs put it all together and pounded the Olive Wildcats 47-0 in a contest on the road that was over by halftime.The win improved the Bulldogs’ record to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in district.Coach John Greenfield said, “We finally got it all together.

Sentencing set

A woman charged with two felonies, one of them alleging computer fraud, has waived a jury trial, and agreed to appear for a plea and sentencing.

Blind plea entered in Carney murder

A Wellston woman who was scheduled to go on trial earlier this week in the death of a Carney man has entered a guilty blind plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.
Chandler’s Lady Lions rolled into the state semifinals last week before falling to eventual state champion Lone Grove. Above coach Bryan Herring confers with Blaklei Smith, left; Ellie Hilgenfeld, center, and Brenlee Correa during a timeout in the Lady Lions’ 6-0 win over in the first round. Right, Kennedy Allen delivers a pitch during her no-hitter against Lindsay. Below, Blaklei Smith celebrates after a basehit. For more on the state tournament, see Section C. Photos/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Lady Lions rolled into the state semifinals last week before falling to eventual state champion Lone Grove. Above coach Bryan Herring confers with Blaklei Smith, left; Ellie Hilgenfeld, center, and Brenlee Correa during a timeout in the Lady Lions’ 6-0 win over in the first round. Right, Kennedy Allen delivers a pitch during her no-hitter against Lindsay. Below, Blaklei Smith celebrates after a basehit. For more on the state tournament, see Section C. Photos/Brian Blansett

State tournament

James Kerr (left) and Samuel Gardner (right), members of the Pride of Chandler marching band, perform at OSSAA NE Marching Band Regionals on Oct. 15. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

James Kerr (left) and Samuel Gardner (right), members of the Pride of Chandler marching band, perform at OSSAA NE Marching Band Regionals on Oct. 15. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands wind up season

The marching band season ended with the OSSAA Marching Band Regionals last week. Five schools in the area with marching bands competed, earning scores from 1 to 4.The Pride of Chandler scored straight 1s at the NE Marching Band Regionals in Oolagah, ending a stellar season strong.
Fire Department field trip

Fire Department field trip

Fire Department field trip

Stroud pre-K classes took a field trip to the Stroud Fire Station last Friday. Top left, Captain Ryan Menefee poses for a photo with Mrs. Amber Presley’s class.

Chandler approves new subdivision ordinances

The Chandler City Council voted to approve changes to city ordinances regarding sidewalks and lighting in new subdivisions, among other things, at their monthly meeting on Oct. 8.The updates require developers to install sidewalks and streetlights in new subdivisions.
Chandler Drama: Riding the laughs to state

Chandler Drama: Riding the laughs to state

Chandler Drama: Riding the laughs to state

Romeo, Romeo… wherefore art thou, Romeo?He’s going to OSSAA 4A One-Act State. The Chandler High School theatre troupe had a strong showing at OSSAA 4A One-Act Regionals on Oct. 10 and has advanced to State.

Commission accepts bid

Lincoln County commissioners this week awarded a bid for construction of a new OSU Extension Office Building at the fairgrounds.They also agreed to make modifications to the jail expansion/renovation project, opting to scrap the expansion but go ahead with the renovation.