Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week employed several new personnel, accepted the resignations of five people and approved several policy updates and revisions.They also approved several for adjunct teaching positions.School Supt.

Meeker school board meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several adjunct teachers and approved an update to the District's CLEP Plan.Without needing to enter into an executive session, the members approved hiring the following for adjunct positions.

Meeker FFA officers attend training retreat

BEAU NEWPORT Meeker FFAThe Meeker FFA Chapter Ocer Team recently held its annual Ocer Retreat to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Casino ahead of schedule

EMILY KALKA With each passing day, the new casino on Route 66 being built by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is getting closer to opening -- bringing with it an estimated 350 jobs to the area -- while plans to break ground on the accompanying hotel have been moved up.

Carney FFA national finalist

EMILY KALKA The Carney FFA chapter has been named a three-star chapter and named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture Award Area, according to a press release from Carney FFA.

Stroud students in finals in agriculture proficiency

Brance Wells and Bailey Faires of the Stroud FFA Chapter in Stroud, Oklahoma have been named national finalists this year for the Turf and Landscape Management Agricultural Proficiency Award and Small Animal Care Agricultural Proficiency Award, respectively.

A new year, new teachers

First day of practice

Monday was the official start of high school football in Oklahoma and the Chandler Lions joined other schools in getting their first practice under their belts. Practices are helmets-only until Friday, when players may don their pads. The season begins on Aug.