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Meeker FFA attends COLT conference

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Meeker FFA Chapter Officers recently attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference, held at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma. This year’s conference carried the theme “Take Aim”, encouraging FFA leaders to focus on their goals in leadership.
Blaklei Smith was crowned queen of Chandler’s 2025 Homecoming Friday night before the footall game with Clinton. She is a junior and was escorted by Clayton Ritchie, left, and Sam Hall. Photo/Brian Blansett

Blaklei Smith was crowned queen of Chandler’s 2025 Homecoming Friday night before the footall game with Clinton. She is a junior and was escorted by Clayton Ritchie, left, and Sam Hall. Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Former substitute teacher found dead in home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
A substitute teacher under investigation was found deceased in his home late morning on Sept. 18.The medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of death, said Chandler Police Chief Matt Mattheyer.

Kirby to retire as court clerk

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week acknowledged the retirement letter from longtime County Court Clerk Cindy Kirby who is retiring effective Oct. 31 this year.Kirby, in briefly addressing the commissioners, told them, “After 21 years, it’s time.

Students awarded OSU scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Three students from Lincoln County were awarded scholarships from the Ferguson College of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 2, according to a press release from the university.
Emma Mascho

Emma Mascho

September Rotarians announced

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Emma Mascho and Shailey Penn have been named Rotarians of the Month for September.Emma Mascho is the daughter of Tim and Mary Mascho. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to obtain a degree in nursing.

Meeker changes hours for town hall

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to change the hours of operation for Town Hall.Following a lengthy discussion that included input from some Town employees, Trustee Kenneth Massey moved to change the hours of Town Hall to four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

Innocent pleas in sex case

Mikemccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
A McLoud woman who earlier waived her preliminary hearing on three child-related sex crimes has entered an innocent plea during her arraignment.Formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 27, 2025 are Brandon Lee Morris, 26 and Trisha Nicole Franks, 27.

Chandler awards bid for water project

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) awarded the bid for the water treatment expansion project to Orr Construction for $16,077,019, while also approving a resolution to apply for a loan not to exceed $5 million from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the project.
North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

NRC ready to break in new turf

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
North Rock Creek is gearing up for its first home football game on new turf.The installation of artificial turf on the football field will be finished before the game on Friday, with the goalposts being put up on Friday morning, said Superintendent Blake Moody.
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