Letters to Veterans

For the last two years,we have asked area high school students to write open letters to veterans. This year, we asked seniors from the Chandler High School band, the Meeker Bulldogs, the Stroud Tigers and the Chandler Lions.

Hung jury in trial of Chandler man

The trial for a Chandler man on alleged crimes against a child has ended in a hung jury and will be retried in early 2024. A woman who was also charged in the case entered a blind plea earlier this year and is currently doing three lengthy prison sentences.

Warrant issued in ear-biting

A bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Norman man facing two charges has been returned and filed and he made his initial appearance on Nov. 2. David Ade, 57, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Town Talk

Veteran’s Day is this Saturday, November 11th. Please help the American Legion Auxiliary say thank you to our veterans and active military. The Auxiliary is hosting an Andrew Sisters tribute show this Saturday night at the American Legion building.

Veterans Day salute

MIKE McCORMICK This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day where we have the chance to remember and observe those who have served in the military and those currently in our Armed Forces. The calendar on my cell phone indicates Veterans Day is observed on Friday, Nov. 10.

Letter to the editor

On Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the Joe Telford football field in Chandler, as everyone in attendance stood for the playing of our National Anthem, it was with embarrasment and great disheartening to discover NO flag flying on the pole or anywhere on the field.

Bird in the hand

As soon as I answered a call from Kindra last week, my phone turned off and gave me a message that said, paraphrased: “The battery in your iPhone is nearly kaput. Better think about getting a new phone.” Great.

Deer Camp opens

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Deer Camp will open on Friday. Showtimes and dates are November 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Cast members include (left to right) Steve Fuhrman, Brett Anderson, David Timmons, and Charlie Nichols.

Kendrick Pig Roast

The Kendrick Fire Department will hold its annual pig roast on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Kendrick Fire Station. It’ll be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Davenport Masonic Lodge. The event has continually grown over the years and is set to be bigger this year.

Ready for the playoffs

After 11 weeks of regular season play, the playoff picture has snapped into focus for the area football teams. Six of the seven football-playing schools in the area made the playoffs, with Chandler, Stroud and Prague having first-round games at home.