Lincoln County News

Larry Don Kalka, Sr.

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Larry Don Kalka, Sr. was born on October 8, 1943, in Chandler, to Irvin and Rubye Kalka. He passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Texas at the age of 82.He loved growing up on the farm and spoke of his childhood with great fondness.

Weston Miller

October Lions announced

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Weston Miller, Kennedy Allen and Lexi Martzall have been named the October Lions of the Month by the Chandler Lions Club.Weston Miller is the son of Adam and Mary Miller. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and is ranked first in his class.

Kaydence Staude

Staude attends Capitol Camp

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently invited high school students across the state, including Meeker FFA member Kaydence Staude who was selected to attend the annual Capitol Camp held at the Oklahoma state capitol building.

CHS Theatre review

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Chandler High School Theatre Department is hosting a preview of their state-bound one-act “IN DARKNESS, AUDIO FLOWERS BLOOM” by Alvaro Saar Rios.The preview will take place at the Chandler High School Performing Arts Center on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The American Legion Auxiliary invites all veterans and their families and the Stroud community to Ed. Smalley Centennial Park this Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a community picnic luncheon to honor our veterans. Lunch is free to veterans and their family members.

Above, Court Clerk Cindy Kirby poses with Justice Douglas L. Combs from the Oklahoma Supreme Court during her retirement reception at the Lincoln County Courthouse on Oct. 24. Kirby has spent 21 years as the court clerk and will begin a new position with Oklahoma State University, training new court clerks and deputy court clerks. At the reception, Kirby thanked county workers, her staff and her family and friends for supporting her during her elections and years working at the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

Retirement reception

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

State cross country

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Prague’s girls posted three of the 10 fastest times and took third in the Class3A state cross country meet Saturday at North Rock Creek.Sophomore Jocelyn Ward finished second, running a 12:03.1, junior Hailey Johnson was second, finishing in 12:20.1 and sophomore Hanna Roulette turned in a 12:29.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Above left, Stroud’s Aiden Collins directs some blockers as he heads to the house Friday night against Casady. Photo/ Beth Young Left, Meeker’s Gunnar Enochs proves difficult to bring down as he gains extra yardage against Newkirk.

Stroud’s Tiny Tigers dominate

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Stroud’s 1st and 2nd grade football team walloped Inola, 50-0, in their first-round playoff game Saturday. They’re 9-0 now and haven’t allowed an opponent to score all season. They host Sperry at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the second round. Above, a post-game photo with the happy team and coaches.

Anna Schlegel (right) and Charleigh Cole (left) perform with The Pride of Chandler during OSSAA Northeast Regionals on Oct. 21 in Oolagah. The marching band received an “Excellent” rating. Photo/Jennifer Pryor.

Area bands receive ‘excellent’ ratings

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Marching band contest season has officially come to an end with five area bands competing at OSSAA Regionals over the last two weeks. Four of the bands received II or Excellent ratings -- McLoud, Stroud, Chandler and North Rock Creek. Prague received a III.

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