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Chandler man sentenced to prison in porn case

A Chandler man facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has been sentenced to prison and placed on probation aftrwards.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.On Sep.

Chandler approves rezoning for OnCue

The Chandler City Council voted to rezone plots near the OnCue gas station on First Street from General Residential to General Commercial at their regular meeting on Jan. 13, allowing for future expansion.
Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Passionate about stroke care

When Orville Fisher was first approached about working in the stroke program at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in 2014, he said it had been neglected and overlooked.
The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

There are many sides to Agra senior Rylie Pendergraff.She’s an All Conference softball player and made it all the way to nationals with a travel team last year.

Chandler school board

Chandler Board of Education members hired a full-time library aide and approved the district mileage reimbursement rate for the calendar year 2026 at $0.72.5 per mile.They hired Shannon Smith as a full time library aide, School Supt. Scott Baade said.

Applications open for scholarships

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has opened up applications for its annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. According to a press release from the organization, more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available.

Back to court next week in cruelty case

A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan.

Dale school board meets

Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt.
The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Community program teaches hope

In a room tucked away on the second floor of the Hope Builders Society office on Seventh Street, a group of people gathered, some helping themselves to fruit and snack trays along the side of the room, others seated and chatting.