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Former Air Force pararescueman reflects on service

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As he plummeted through the air toward the ocean below, Gary McGuire fought to fix a broken parachute. A routine training mission can go haywire in an instant for Air Force pararescuemen, and this was one of those moments.

Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

On an unusually cool and cloudy summer morning, my car kicked up dust as small frogs darted from the gravel road leading to Kendrick.After reading the small amount of history I could find online about the town, I did not really know what to expect.

A large tree lays across the road on Saturday in Oak Park Cemetary. It was knocked down during a storm that hit around 11 p.m. Friday night. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Storm Damage

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Man pleads no contest in gun in jail case

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

A man who pulled a gun on a detention officer while being booked at the Lincoln County Jail in September 2024 has pleaded no contest to four counts, including attempt to kill.Before Judge Sarah Bridge, Jerry Lorenz, 52, on May 26, pleaded no contest to one felony count of attempt to kill, a felony...

Luther man charged with first degree burglary

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

A Luther man has been charged with burglary, according to court documents.District Attorney Adam Panter filed two charges against Tyler Don Brown, 34, of Luther, on May 20 -- one felony count of burglary in the first degree and one misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, the...

Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Severe storms hit Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Severe thunderstorms roared through Lincoln County Fridaynight, causing damage to the Chandlerarea. Among the worst, a building at the historic Chandler Baseball Camp was destroyed.The first round of storms hit the area just before 11 p.m., causing most of the damage.

Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Storytellers show all under the Same Sky

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Saturday night was quite different from a normal production at Lincoln County On-Stage.Half the chairs were taken out, allowing for tables. They were grouped together more like a cafe or bistro with little signs on each, displaying a name. In the back, someone worked on pouring wine.

Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud school board hires new HS principal

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

During a special meeting June 15, the Stroud Board of Education unanimously approved Lesa Elerick as Stroud High School principal and several other personnel moves for the 2026-27 school year.The board also hired Charlotte Couch as a middle school and high school teacher and band program assistant.

Man charged with domestic assault, battery

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

ALuther man will appear for a pre-preliminary hearing on July 23 in an assault and battery case.Willie Cowan, 40, was charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery on May 13 after an incident with his roommate that occurred on May 8, according to the court filing.District...

Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Chandler Fire Department held its 19th annual golf tournament on Saturday at the Chandler Municipal Golf Course.

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