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Chandler board hires staff

Chandler’s Board of Education members this week hired several new personnel and accepted the resignation of another.Chandler School Supt.

Meeker board approves estimate

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement, voted to offer contracts to several people and accepted the resignation of one.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt reported the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs totals $11,422,055.
Braxton Roberts from Bethel FFA was the recipient of the 2025 Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Junior at the Fair Award. Pictured from left, are Suzanne Gilbert, past recipient Poppy Robinson, Braxton Roberts and Randy Gilbert.

Braxton Roberts from Bethel FFA was the recipient of the 2025 Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Junior at the Fair Award. Pictured from left, are Suzanne Gilbert, past recipient Poppy Robinson, Braxton Roberts and Randy Gilbert.

Pott County Fair award winners

Hereford: Keelie Utter Tecumseh FFA Limousin: Taycie Baker - Bethel 4H Maine: Boone Gray North Rock Creek 4H Shorthorn: Kimberly Holland - Tecumseh FFA Santa Gertrudis: Emma Bellah - McLoud FFA Commercial: Taycie Baker - Bethel 4H Prospect Steers: Charolais: Katie Haysmer Dale FFA Limousin: Taycie...
Chandler players hoist the BancFirst Historic Route 66 Bedlam Classic trophy after winning the rivalry game with Stroud, 13-8, Friday night. For more on the game and area sports, please see Section C and Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler players hoist the BancFirst Historic Route 66 Bedlam Classic trophy after winning the rivalry game with Stroud, 13-8, Friday night. For more on the game and area sports, please see Section C and Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions win, 13-8

Stroud: zoning change nixed

A petition to rezone property located at South Hwy 99 and West Elm Street in Stroud from Agriculture to Commercial Highway was denied on Sep. 8 at a public hearing of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.Four members voted against the rezoning, while one abstained.

Mill puppies thriving, adoptable

EMILY KALKA Staff WriterDogs and puppies seized during the shutdown of Add Love Pets, LLC, are still available for adoption.Lawrence Depriest, director of operations for the Humane Society of Tulsa, said they still have 235 Maltese in their custody, with 28 of those born in their care.

Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved disbursement of preserving and advancing county transportation (PACT) funds.Their action came during a special meeting.They also approved a federal grants procurement policy.
A group of about 20 to 30 bikes lines up for a charity right on Aug. 18 at Tilghman Park in Chandler. The ride had bikers from the Roughnecks, Four Kings LE/MC, Honor-Bound Motorcycle Ministry, and other groups and clubs. They raised around $700, which was donated to the Rotary Club for school supplies in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

A group of about 20 to 30 bikes lines up for a charity right on Aug. 18 at Tilghman Park in Chandler. The ride had bikers from the Roughnecks, Four Kings LE/MC, Honor-Bound Motorcycle Ministry, and other groups and clubs. They raised around $700, which was donated to the Rotary Club for school supplies in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bikers doing community good

The sun was bright and the temperature was quickly rising as the roar of motorcycle engines filled the air. It was another Saturday morning at Tilghman Park, though this time, a different crowd was congregating under one of the pavilions.

Lincoln County Fair Results

4-H Horticulture Results JuniorFirst - Chandler (Annabell McCarley, Jade Wakely, Hudson Stewart) Second - Prague (Kodi Fesler, Kooper Fesler, Cason Imhoff, Kylee Imhoff) Third - First Prague (Connor Imhoff, Molly Pruett, Seth Pruett, Felicia Woods) Junior High Individual Hudson Stewart Senior High...

Northwestern honor rolls

Summer honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Those on the President’s Honor Roll earned all A’s, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or nine graduate hours.