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From left to right, Josie Murray, Wylee Terrell, Tate McConnell, Hayden Green, Rowan Shelton, Kirbey McConnell and Savanah Gaylord help a representative from the Oklahoma Forestry Service plant a memorial sapling at Wellston High School.

OKC Memorial, Museum visits Wellston

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum is visiting all 77 counties in Oklahoma to mark the 30th anniversary year of the Murrah bombing, with its second stop in Wellston on Oct. 2, according to a press release from the foundation.

Abover, Chandler junior James Kerr, left, and sophomore Caballa Reno, right, play Hamlet and Ophelia in a scene from Chandler High School’s one-act, “How to Survive Being a Shakespeare Play.” The troupe competes in regionals on Oct. 10. Photo/ Below, freshman Cooper Lincoln and sophomore Alexis Birney play couple Chris and Ann from Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” The school is competing in one-act regionals on Oct. 15. Photos/Emily Kalka

Students take stage for one-acts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A gentle strain of music from the 1940s fills the room, transporting everyone back in time.A family laments the damage done to a tree memorializing a son lost during the war. A couple worries about how the mother will take their relationship.

Suspect waives speedy trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies has waived a speedy trial.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.

Davenport man faces felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A Davenport man facing five felonies after he was arrested for allegations of sex-related charges with a 15-year-old minor has been set for a felony disposition docket.

Chandler’s Darius Wade (3) eludes a couple of would-be tacklers from Metro Christian. Photo/Brian Blansett

Metro 35, Chandler 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

No. 3 Metro Christian staked a strong claim to the favorites’ role in District 2A-4 with a dominant 35-0 victory over Chandler Friday night.The Patriots moved to 5-0 for the season and 2-0 in district, while the Lions moved to 2-3 and 1-1.

Area bands march through season

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Staff WriterEMILY KALKA All six area marching bands competed in three competitions this weekend, with some making improvements on previous scores.North Rock Creek High School marching band competed in the Sound of Southeast Marching Festival in Checotah on Oct. 5.

Plea made in child sex case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has entered an innocent plea and been for the February docket..John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 4, 2024 with the two counts.

Turnpike driver waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana has waived his preliminary hearing.

Dale school board hires new personnel

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Dale Board of Education members hired new personnel this week and were informed that Special Ed enrollment in the district has grown 40 percent in the last five years.Following a brief executive session, the board members returned to open meeting.

Kaylee Choate, left, and Tatum Crouch. Photo/Brian Blansett

A character moment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

It started out like any other cross-country meet.Chandler seniors Kaylee Choate and Tatum Crouch set out on the course at the OBU meet, which took place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center last Thursday. They were both having a great run, according to their coach, Connie Davis.

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