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Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TheWellston School Board approved contracts, policies and personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 9 and a special meeting on July 23.

Stitt visits Chandler

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Gov. Kevin Stitt made a stop at the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Aug. 11 as part of a tour marking his last year in office.“I’m doing this 77-county tour, and I thought it’d be awesome to do it my last year just to get back around and meet all of Oklahoma again,” he said.
Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Teachers headed back

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud, NRC Marching Band Preview

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Over at North Rock Creek High School, the marching band is roughly the same size as last year, but they have a larger color guard, according to co-director David Bellows. He also leads the program with his wife, Heather.
Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch starts!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Carney and Davenport opened the area fastpitch season last week, with Davenport taking a pair of wins, 8-0 and 9-2, on Thursday.Most other area schools opened the season this week, with Chandler taking a pair of 16-0 district wins at Okmulgee on Monday.
Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Members of the Meeker FFA Chapter recently traveled to Oklahoma State University to participate in Big 3 Field Days, an opportunity forFFAmembers from across the state to compete, gain knowledge, and strengthen their agricultural skills.
The anniversary of my family

The anniversary of my family

The anniversary of my family

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Aug. 13 has always been a special day in my family. Rather than calling it Mom and Dad’s anniversary, it’s our family anniversary. It wasn’t just a wedding -- it was the day we became, well, a family.My parents married on Aug.13,1994.
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