Sports week in pictures

Left, Landon Earp from Chandler competes in the Class 3A wrestling state tournament, where he took fourth place at 120 pounds.Photo/Jennifer Pryor Right, Jaydan Denson (2) makes a move toward the lane in Chandler’s regional finals win over Sequoyah-Tahlequah.

Basketball box scores

Commissioners approve road project

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a CBRI Resolution for District 3 in their regular meeting on March 2.The resolution will provide District 3 with $356,000 out of the CBRI fund to fix a mile and a half of road, with the full project costing approximately $446,000.

New building for Emergency Management

Lincoln County Emergency Management has a new home.The old Tool Time Rental in Chandler was recently purchased using grant funds and Use Tax funds on Feb. 12.

Letter to the editor

To the Editor: I was involved in a domestic violence case, and to my surprise, my OIDS attorney never once asked me what my side of the story was. In fact, I didn’t even speak to the investigator on my case until four months in jail.

Prague students graduate

Two students from Prague have recently graduated from two major universities.Kara Stanley earned a Master’s in Instructional Design and Learning Technology from the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater at winter commencement in December.

Wellston chief resigns

Wellston Police Chief Alf Hancock has resigned from his position, according to the Town of Wellston.Hancock had been chief since 2019. Shawn Stewart will be the interim police chief.

STATE!

Above, the McLoud girls wrestling team celebrated its second consecutive state championship Saturday.The Lady Redskins dominated the tournament and set a record for most points.Photo/Jennifer Pryor Right, the Wellston Lady Tigers celebrate after earning a berth in the Class A state tournament.

Roy Sherman Loy

Roy Sherman Loy, born May 19, 1940, passed away on February 20, 2026. Graveside services for Roy will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Sunnyside-Pickett Cemetery, Meeker.