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Hadlee Massengale crunches a bases-loaded double for Chandler during the Lady Lions’ first-round win over Seminole in the 66 Conference Tournament on Thursday. She finished the tournament with seven hits. Photo/Brian Blansett

Hadlee Massengale crunches a bases-loaded double for Chandler during the Lady Lions’ first-round win over Seminole in the 66 Conference Tournament on Thursday. She finished the tournament with seven hits. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lady Lions win Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Chandler ran off four straights win to claim the championship of the 66 Conference Tournament last week. The Lady Lions beat Seminole and defending champion Prague at home on Thursday, then beat Stroud, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Okemah to set up the championship game with McLoud.

Area softball scores

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Agra at Davenport Postponed Davenport at Depew Tournament 1-11 L Prue at Depew Tournament 2-6 L Carney at Mulhall-Orlando 0-17 L at Depew 2-14 L Chandler Morris ** 5-0 W at Kellyville ** 8-3 W Seminole at 66 Conference Tournament 15-2 W Prague at 66 Conference Tournament 8-1 W Stroud at 66...
Above, Bryant “Dez” Finney puts a move on OBA’s Corban Burrell during a first-half kick return. Left, quarterback Chance Buchanan tries to shed OBA’s Harrison Crow during a second-half run. Photos/Brian Blansett

Above, Bryant “Dez” Finney puts a move on OBA’s Corban Burrell during a first-half kick return. Left, quarterback Chance Buchanan tries to shed OBA’s Harrison Crow during a second-half run. Photos/Brian Blansett

Davenport falls in opener

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The Davenport High School Bulldogs dropped their football season opener last week at home, losing to Oklahoma Bible Academy 54-8. Davenport’s veteran coach John Greenfield said this week, “We’re trying to get better.
Above, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson takes off on a run against Heritage Hall. Photo/Mario Holland. Below, NRC’s Caleb Hawkins, left, and Memphis Burdine celebrate a touchdown against Stroud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Above, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson takes off on a run against Heritage Hall. Photo/Mario Holland. Below, NRC’s Caleb Hawkins, left, and Memphis Burdine celebrate a touchdown against Stroud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Scrimmages

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Editorial

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Lincoln County Commissioners are addressing what has been termed “An Emergency Medical Services crisis.” They recently voted to create an Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board and appointed the seven members to it. Purpose of that board is to begin addressing the crisis in Lincoln County.
Folks who keep the fair going

Folks who keep the fair going

Folks who keep the fair going

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Pottawatomie County’s Free Fair unfolds next week and it’s the 84th year for the event. It would be the 85th, except it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. I’m glad to see some events and exhibits returning like the Big Bass tourney which was started last year and returns again this year.

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
We have another new business on Main Street. Dell and Jenni Sparger recently purchased the RV Park and Pawn Shop on Route 66 just west of Stroud. After the purchase they decided to move the Pawn Shop to downtown Stroud. It is in the building that was formerly the Sisters Consignment Store.
Interesting people

Interesting people

Interesting people

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
I’ve gotten to meet a few interesting people in my time. Sat on a plane one day next to Bob Richards, the Vaulting Parson, whose visage graced Wheaties cereal boxes when I was a kid. He was in 70s at the time and pleased beyond measure that I recognized him.
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