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Students attend AFR summit

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Three students from Chandler recently attended the 2026 American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Leadership Summit that ran from July to August, according to an AFR press release.

Voters to decide two state questions in August

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two questions will appear on the August 25, 2026,RunoffPrimaryElection ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political party, can vote on these questions. The questions are reprinted here as they will appear on the ballot followed by a summary prepared by the Oklahoma Press Association.

Principal booked for lewd indecent, acts

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
ShermanAllen Bellmyer was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on Aug. 9 at around 11:16 p.m. for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Jail Report.

Commissioners approve funds for EM building

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Use Tax Resolution for the Emergency Managment building at their regular meeting on Aug. 3.Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown gave a breakdown of the work done so far and what the funds would be used for.
The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

Accident on Manvel

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Alexa Gregory (peach shirt) and other members of the Spirit of Stroud marching band practice in the parking lot of the Route 66 Colliseum on Aug. 6 during their week-long band camp. Photo/Emily Kalka

Alexa Gregory (peach shirt) and other members of the Spirit of Stroud marching band practice in the parking lot of the Route 66 Colliseum on Aug. 6 during their week-long band camp. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bringing storms and steel to the football field

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The bright, sunny morning was in stark contrast to the theme that Stroud Band Director Kevin Couch described as his students took a water break around him.

Absentee ballot deadline on Aug. 10

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than Monday, Aug. 10 by 5 p.m.

Man arrested for destroying ATM

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A charge of malicious injury to property was filed against a Stroud man on July 30, over an incident involving anATMonJuly25.MichaelVincentThomas was charged with one felony count of malicious injury to property - over $1,000.
New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A new high-powered outdoor warning siren was installed near the Meeker Police Station and Meeker Fire Station No. 2 on July 24, improving public safety for residents and reducing risk to firefighters during severe weather.

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.
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