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A competitive spirit

A competitive spirit

A competitive spirit

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Stroud senior Jackson Campbell has always had a competitive nature.He started playing sports when he was five or six -- ever since his father Jim Campbell used to coach in Chandler.
The Chandler basketball homecoming court is (from left to right) T.J. Thompson, Shylee Almand, Caden Spirlock, Cylan Robinson, Payslee Massengale, Jaydan Denson, Scotty Ray, Rylee Capps, Zaedyn Hankins, Ruthie Capps and Braiden Findley. Homecoming will be next Tuesday at 6 p.m. prior to the Lions’ games with Meeker. Photo/ Brian Blansett

The Chandler basketball homecoming court is (from left to right) T.J. Thompson, Shylee Almand, Caden Spirlock, Cylan Robinson, Payslee Massengale, Jaydan Denson, Scotty Ray, Rylee Capps, Zaedyn Hankins, Ruthie Capps and Braiden Findley. Homecoming will be next Tuesday at 6 p.m. prior to the Lions’ games with Meeker. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Chandler Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wellston’s Shilo Davenport (10) makes a move against Mulhall-Orlando during the WLT’s win last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Wellston’s Shilo Davenport (10) makes a move against Mulhall-Orlando during the WLT’s win last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Still unblemished

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
It was more of the same last week for the area’s three remaining unbeaten basketball teams.Wellston’s girls moved to 18-0 with a victories over Crescent and Mulhall-Orlando, which was ranked No. 20 in Class B-2. The WLTs are ranked No. 8 in Class A.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Left, Chandler junior Jaydan Denson (2) saves a ball from going out of bounds against 66 Conference rival Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, the Wellston bench celebrates a three-point basket during the Lady Tigers’ win over Mulhall-Orlando.

Puppy mill case set for trial

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A dog breeder from Stroud facing over 400 felony counts of animal cruelty is ready for trial.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 20, with Shelly Levisay representing him on behalf of Kimberly Miller. Levisay said Mr. Hine was still ready for trial.
Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Beau Newport Meekerffa
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeker FFA members Kaydence Staude and Analie Staude competed successfully at the Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show on January 10, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.The annual event welcomed 507 head of pigs from exhibitors across the region, making it one of the largest jackpot shows of the season.
Old photos

Old photos

Old photos

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
As I was sitting and relaxing for a little bit recently, I was reflecting on those people who have impacted me most in life.One that came to mind immediately was my grandfather on my mother’s side of the family. His official name was Dr. H.J.

Bond increased in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The bond has been raised significantly for a landlord in Meeker accused of shooting at a Lincoln County deputy on New Years’s eve morning after the State Attorney General’s Office joined with the local District Attorney have in filing a motion concerning his bond.
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