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Freshman Lizzy Pryor from Chandler takes a walk during her first consolation semi-finals match on Saturday at the state wrestling tournament. This was her first trip to the Big House and also her last, since the Jim Norick Arena is being replaced with a new building. Pryor ultimately placed fourth in her weight class and will start next season ranked No. 4. Photo/Emily Kalka

Freshman Lizzy Pryor from Chandler takes a walk during her first consolation semi-finals match on Saturday at the state wrestling tournament. This was her first trip to the Big House and also her last, since the Jim Norick Arena is being replaced with a new building. Pryor ultimately placed fourth in her weight class and will start next season ranked No. 4. Photo/Emily Kalka

At The Big House

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A teen girl walked around in the circle drawn on the map, her gait steady and focus on the other teen across from her. Surrounding the two was a cacophony of sound. Parents shouting encouragement. Coaches shouting orders.
Joseph A. Dobry was sworn in as associate district judge Monday afternoon. After putting on his robe, he posed in his courtroom with his wife, Laura Dobry, and daughters, Ella, left, and Cara. Photo/Brian Blansett

Joseph A. Dobry was sworn in as associate district judge Monday afternoon. After putting on his robe, he posed in his courtroom with his wife, Laura Dobry, and daughters, Ella, left, and Cara. Photo/Brian Blansett

Dobry sworn in

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Seated (left to right): Luke Stafford, Shawnee; Gracie Little, McLoud: Rylee Williams, Tecumseh; Cayden Carpenter, Bethel; and Gordon Richards, Jr. Standing (left to right): Dakoyta Denney, Macomb; Augustus Goodson, North Rock Creek; Bryson Gregg, Asher; and Parker Barnard, Dale. Photo/Suzie Campbell, Countywide News.

Seated (left to right): Luke Stafford, Shawnee; Gracie Little, McLoud: Rylee Williams, Tecumseh; Cayden Carpenter, Bethel; and Gordon Richards, Jr. Standing (left to right): Dakoyta Denney, Macomb; Augustus Goodson, North Rock Creek; Bryson Gregg, Asher; and Parker Barnard, Dale. Photo/Suzie Campbell, Countywide News.

8 win Gordon Richards Sr. Achievement award

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Eight young men and women are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by Tim and Jamie Barrick and Gordon Richards, Jr.This is the 80th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr., and the late Otto Krause.

Couple pleads guilty to child abuse charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, and who previously pleaded innocent to all the counts, have now pleaded guilty all of the charges.Eachdreweitherdeferred or deferred and suspended prison sentences.

4 students awarded $2,500 scholarships at Pott County Premium Sale

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Four annual $2,500 scholarships were handed out prior to the Premium Sale at the Pottawatomie CountyJunior Livestock Show.Suzanne Gilbert, PCJLSCommitteechairperson, explained the scholarships are made possible from the investments with the Community Foundation of Oklahoma.

Chandler alum makes WSU Dean’s Honor Roll

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Jackie Haskell from Chandler was named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester.To make the honor roll, students must earn at least a 3.5-grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be full-time enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.

Stroud City Council accepts REAP grant

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The Stroud City Council voted to accept a 2024-2025 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant to replace waterlines at the Service Plaza on Turner Turnpike and Briarwood Housing north of the plaza in its monthly meeting on Feb. 13.

Luther woman pleds no contest to felony child abuse

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A Luther woman scheduled to go on trial this month for felony child abuse has entered a no contest plea and been handed a deferred term.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, was formally charged Oct. 31, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court with felony child abuse.

Chandler woman pleads guilty to several charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A Chandler woman facing several felonies and misdemeanors following her arrest by law enforcement officers in 2023 and 2024 has entered guilty pleas to all the charges.Formal charges were originally filed Aug. 2, in Lincoln County District Court against Desmyn Cheyenne Hill, 30.
The bowling teams from Chandler and Carney high schools at Rt. 66 Bowl in Chandler. Photo/Rt. 66 Bowl

The bowling teams from Chandler and Carney high schools at Rt. 66 Bowl in Chandler. Photo/Rt. 66 Bowl

Chandler HS bowling team competes at state

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The Chandler High School Boys Bowling team won their way to the state tournament in the Regional Tournament, held at Rt. 66 Bowl in Chandler on Feb. 15. They qualified for bracket play at the competition in Enid; however, they were eliminated by Elgin High School.
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