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Tim Whitfield stands on the Meeker High School Football field. Photo/Jake Usry

Tim Whitfield stands on the Meeker High School Football field. Photo/Jake Usry

Meeker alum goes professional

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
There is a new professional football player coming straight out of Lincoln County. Meeker’s Tim ‘T-train’ Whitfield, pictured to the right, has become a part of Moline, IL’s Indoor Football League team, The QuadCity Steam Wheelers.
Softball gets under way

Softball gets under way

Softball gets under way

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Fastpitch practice and scrimmages are in full swing as area high school teams get ready for the seasons. Top, Jaelynn Robertson was all focus as she threw to firSt during Chandler’s practice on Thursday.
Playing at state

Playing at state

Playing at state

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Chandler SLAM 12-under team played in the state tournament last week at Stroud, facing the Stratford Bulldogs in the first round on Thursday. Upper left, pitcher Gabriella Murfin sends one to the plate while first baseman Blaklei Smith awaits the outcome.
Pictured above, from left to right, top row: Shane Earp, Kyle Fox, Taytin Hill, Ryan Haley, Javarious Wade, Jackson Campbell, Maddox Metheny and Geoff Metheny. Bottom row: Bryson Taylor, Chase Buchanan, Rhett Haley, Cale Mitchell, Landon Earp and Christian Goeller. Photo/Misty Harelson.

Pictured above, from left to right, top row: Shane Earp, Kyle Fox, Taytin Hill, Ryan Haley, Javarious Wade, Jackson Campbell, Maddox Metheny and Geoff Metheny. Bottom row: Bryson Taylor, Chase Buchanan, Rhett Haley, Cale Mitchell, Landon Earp and Christian Goeller. Photo/Misty Harelson.

Going to state...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Chandler Lions 12u team won the regional tournament last weekend at Perry and will be competing in the Oklahoma Kids State Tournament in Sallisaw starting Tuesday, July 21 - 25. The Lions started the regional tournament playing against Vian. They walked away with a 8-4 victory.
Stroud Tigers wrap up season

Stroud Tigers wrap up season

Stroud Tigers wrap up season

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
The Stroud Tigers played their last game against Prague last week. Pictured above, Leelyn Neuman catches the ball. Pictured to the left, Gideon Smalley swings and hits the ball.  
Pictured above, Cale Mitchell pitches the ball to home plate.

Pictured above, Cale Mitchell pitches the ball to home plate.

Lions fall in tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Chandler Lions 12u fell during the Muskogee Tournament Saturday, June 27 . The Lions started the tournament against the NCO Wildcats. They suffered a 13 - 4 loss. Then they faced the Oklahoma Rays and suffered a 12 - 4 loss.

Carney continues renovations at school baseball, softball fields

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Joe Wilson said, in a special meeting of the Carney Board of Education June 8, that the sidewalk had been finished and that work was started on the softball fence and relocating the bleachers for the baseball and softball fields.
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Life lived on the back of a horse

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
A common love brought Alana Owen, Dawna Weaver and Veva Jiles, pictured to the right, together. A love that they want to share with others - the love of life on the back of a horse. Alana Owen got her first horse when she was five years old and has been riding for over 52 years.

Stroud,Prague pools open for the summer

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
As the first day of summer draws near and the temperature continues to rise, cities across Lincoln County open their pools. The City of Stroud and Prague have opened their swimming pools.
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