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High winds lead to power outages across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Strong winds knocked out power for many homes across Oklahoma on Sunday, including some in Lincoln County.The entire state was under a red flag fire warning, with Lincoln County especally on alert as March 14 marked the one year since fires burned through around 10,000 acres in the area.
Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

National anthem

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Data center courting Stroud

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Stroud could be getting a data center.At the regular City Council meeting on March 12, City Manager Bob Pearman updated City Council members on a data center that had expressed interest in building in Stroud, saying they had been transparent about everything.
Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Prague senior Frank Provaznik has been building things since he was little.He recalled using Legos and other toys to create things as a child, sometimes things that no one else thought of. Then, he went to a STEM event hosted by Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
We’ve had warm weather the last couple of weeks and daffodils around the county have burst into bloom, a sure sign of spring being just around the corner. This stand of daffodils was along a fence row south of Chandler on state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

We’ve had warm weather the last couple of weeks and daffodils around the county have burst into bloom, a sure sign of spring being just around the corner. This stand of daffodils was along a fence row south of Chandler on state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Spring’s coming

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hope Birdwell, from Prague. Photo provided

Hope Birdwell, from Prague. Photo provided

Birdwell serves as House page

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hope Birdwell, a senior at Prague High School, recently served as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives for Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler.Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state join in the House High School Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

A second chance through OCS

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The bright and airy office was full of the hum of conversation. About 40 people milled around, either standing or sitting. Some chatted with each other. Others waited. A pile of fluorescent vests shines from across the room, where it sat on the floor.Many of the people were smiling or laughing.
Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three principals resign

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of three principals and a high school counselor at its regular meeting on March 9.

Commissioners approve applications

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Slip-On Unit grant application for the Fallis Fire Department at a special meeting on March 10 at the courthouse.As Fallis is not a municipality, the application needs to go through the county government to be eligible.

Food Bank Summer Feeding Program

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its Summer Feeding Program, according to a press release from the food bank.The program helps feed students up to the age of 18, providing free, nutritious meals and snacks while school is out of session, the press release said.
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