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The demolition

The demolition

The demolition

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Midwest Wrecking continues to work on gradually taking down the St. Cloud buildings at 1214 and 1216 Manvel.The City of Chandler has said that the process could take a number of weeks as the demolition is complicated.The St. Cloud Hotel first opened in 1904, according to the nomination form for the...

NRC bond issue passes, Meeker bond fails

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
North Rock Creek Public School District’s bond issue to build a new elementary and middle school barely passed on Feb. 10, while the one for Meeker Public Schools to build a new football field and track failed.NRC saw the proposition pass with 61.11 percent for and 38.89 percent against.

State audit finds abuse, oversight issues at E-911

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The District 23 district attorney believes a criminal investigation is warranted regarding the findings of the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s forensic audit into the Lincoln County E-911 Trust Authority.DA Adam Panter made the comment in a press statement release on Feb. 12 -- the same day...
A rendering of the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino located on Route 66, west of Chandler.

A rendering of the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino located on Route 66, west of Chandler.

Harrah’s Oklahoma to officially open April 9

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Afteryearsandmonthsof work, Harrah’s Oklahoma is officially opening its doors on April 9.According to General Manager Joe Scibetta, about 50 percent of the gaming floor is set up, which is about 500 machines, with another 80 set to come in early this week.Scibetta said every week they continue to...
Davenport Homecoming Queen

Davenport Homecoming Queen

Davenport Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Davenport Homecoming Queen Halle Elmore stands in between her escorts at the basketball homecoming event on Feb. 7 at the school’s game against Oilton. It was a double event, with senior night also taking place.
Brooklyn Eyestone

Brooklyn Eyestone

Rotarians of the Month named

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Chandler Rotary Club has selected Brooklynn Eyestone, Wyatt Mayer and Brett Ramsey as Rotarians of the Month for February.Brooklyn is the daughter of Bailey Eyestone and JD Eyestone.

Quirk to perform solo

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A college student from McLoud is one of ten students who earned the distinction of performing as a soloist at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Concerto-Aria Concert, according to a press release from the university.Altas Quirk from McLoud will perform “Voi che sapete” from “Le Nozze di Figaro,...

Davenport investigation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
An investigation has been launched into alleged possible embezzlement by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Wrestling regionals next week

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Wrestling teams around the state and locally are gearing up for OSSAA Regionals, set to take place next week.Girls’ Regionals will take place from Feb. 16 to 17, with boys’ Regionals set for Feb. 20 to 21.The McLoud girls’ team is coming into regionals strong.“On the girls’ side, we look really...
To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
FFA helped broaden Wellston senior Kaden James’ life, though it didn’t start out so easily, he likes to joke.It’s a long family tradition on his father’s side.“We’re involved in two major things. Kind of tracing back to my grandpa, even my great grandpa, and that’s ag and the military.
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