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Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
If screenwriter, actor and director Adam Hampton’s producing partner, Luke Wyckoff, had asked him before entering Kinolime.com’s screenwriting contest, he would have told him to not even bother.“I’m kind of cynical, but he was excited about it.
Stroud won the 66 Classic trophy Friday night, beating Chandler 21-14 and breaking a four-year Lions’ winning streak. It was the first time for Stroud’s seniors to win the trophy and they made of it in the post-game celebration. For more on the game, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud won the 66 Classic trophy Friday night, beating Chandler 21-14 and breaking a four-year Lions’ winning streak. It was the first time for Stroud’s seniors to win the trophy and they made of it in the post-game celebration. For more on the game, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud wins!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Honoring a local hero

Honoring a local hero

Honoring a local hero

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The family of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts sits around the sign marking the street named after him in the Chandler VFW on Aug. 31. The VFW Post held a ceremony to recognize the Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Pitts was the first African American officer given the honor in the Vietnam War.

Bench warrant issued

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A $75,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who faces two felony charges.Kimberlyn Joy Blacksher, 52, was formally charged Aug. 12 in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Counselors provided after student’s death

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Chandler Public Schools are grieving the loss of a Junior High School student over the weekend and School Supt. Scott Baade said Tuesday, “It’s tough.

Not guilty plea in lewd acts case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A Wellston man facing a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded innocent to the charges.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.

Prague man charged after altercation

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A Prague man faces a felony assault and battery charge following a reported altercation.Trevor Wade Mills, 23, was formally charged in Lincoln County District July 10 this year with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.He made his initial appearance on July 18.
House full of music

House full of music

House full of music

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Chandler may not be a place you’d expect to see a platinum album.But Michael Grayson has a collection, all of them from his father.“He was one of the most famous record producers out of L.A., Miles Grayson,” he proudly proclaimed. “You remember ‘Wild Thing,’ The Troggs? He arranged the music.

$5,000 bench warrant issued

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Bixby man facing four felony counts in connection with a theft at a Lincoln County residence recently.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on July 31 against Dalton Lee Watts, 29.

Guilty pleas in drug cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
An out-of-state driver facing two felony drug-related charges has pleaded guilty to both counts and drawn deferred sentences.Lin Pi Xing, 51, of New York was formally charged Feb.
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