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Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Local high school marching bands bring home the hardware

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
It was another weekend of marching home with hardware for local high school marching bands.Chandler High School competed at the Blue and Grey Marching Classic in Glenpool, winning second place overall in the finals, along with Outstanding Music.

Commissioners renew contract with Child Advocacy Center

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the renewal of a contract with the Child Advocacy Center at their regular meeting on Oct. 5.They plan to approve a use tax resolution for the contract at the next meeting. The contract was renewed at the same level as last year -- $243,179.

Meeker Town Board accepts resignation

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Board of Trustees for Meeker voted to accept the resignation of a police officer and against allowing alcohol at an upcoming festival at its special meeting on Sept. 22.The Board first went into executive session for approximately 22 minutes before returning and voting unanimously to accept the...
Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A student from Chandler High School has been named to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board for the 2026-27 year.Madelyn Bridge is one of 51 11th- and 12th-graders selected to this year’s board, according to a press release from the organization.
Austin Brown, Kypton Battershell and Logan Terrill from North Rock Creek High School perform during the finals at the Blue and Gold Marching Band Classic at Holdenvill on Sept. 26. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Austin Brown, Kypton Battershell and Logan Terrill from North Rock Creek High School perform during the finals at the Blue and Gold Marching Band Classic at Holdenvill on Sept. 26. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Battle of the marching bands at Holdenville

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
It was a rare gathering of area bands at the Blue and Gold Marching Band Classic in Holdenville on Saturday.
Hailey Johnson was crowned Prague’s football Homecoming queen Friday night before the Red Devils’football game againstValliant. Hailey is a senior. Photo/Monica Johnson

Hailey Johnson was crowned Prague’s football Homecoming queen Friday night before the Red Devils’football game againstValliant. Hailey is a senior. Photo/Monica Johnson

NRC approves lease/ purchase agreement

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The North Rock Creek School Board approved a lease/purchase agreement and several routine items at its regular meeting on Sept. 14.The Board approved a resolution approving a lease/purchase agreement and authorizing the execution of the same; authorizing the employment of school district counsel,...
Lincoln County student awarded scholarship

Lincoln County student awarded scholarship

Lincoln County student awarded scholarship

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A Lincoln County student has been awarded an academic scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture.Kaden James from Chandler and a Wellston graduate was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship.

Agra school board approves personnel, credits

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Agra School Board approved several personnel decisions and to accept credits received at Meridian Technology Center for high school graduation credit at its regular meeting on Sept. 14.The Board approved Alexa Gilleland as an adjunct fourth-grade teacher, the extension of Madison Logan’s...

Wellston board approves bid for new library roof

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Wellston Town Board approved a bid for a new roof on the library at a special meeting on Sept. 17.Board members present at the meeting were Brandon Hunt, Paul Whitnah and Butch Melrose.The Board approved a bid from Sullivan Roofing to replace the library roof for up to $47,000 unanimously, as...
The cast of “Murder Box” performs during a special showcase on Sept. 24. From the left are Colton Miller, Allison Radcliffe, Cabella Reno, Gentry Garner, Lilly Martin, Reagan Moehle, Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner and Layton Bennett. On the ground in front of them is Hannah Davis. Photo/Emily Kalka

The cast of “Murder Box” performs during a special showcase on Sept. 24. From the left are Colton Miller, Allison Radcliffe, Cabella Reno, Gentry Garner, Lilly Martin, Reagan Moehle, Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner and Layton Bennett. On the ground in front of them is Hannah Davis. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler earns Superior rating at one act festival

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Soft and smoky music filled the room as a darkened stage yawned before the audience.
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