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Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

JH students win poetry contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Local high schools kick off livestock shows

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire Dept. named Citizen of the Year

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Carney couple charged with child neglect

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A Carney couple was charged with two counts of child neglect. The man was also charged with one count of child sexual abuse and oen count possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.In court documents filed on Feb.

Lincoln County students make U of A lists for Fall semester

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Two students from Lincoln County have made the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List at the University ofArkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., for the Fall 2025 semester.Austin Anderson of Prague was named to the Chancellor’s List.

Stroud board approves PTO

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Stroud School Board approved the sanction of the Parkview Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at its regular meeting on Feb. 9.
The demolition

The demolition

The demolition

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Midwest Wrecking continues to work on gradually taking down the St. Cloud buildings at 1214 and 1216 Manvel.The City of Chandler has said that the process could take a number of weeks as the demolition is complicated.The St.

NRC bond issue passes, Meeker bond fails

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
North Rock Creek Public School District’s bond issue to build a new elementary and middle school barely passed on Feb. 10, while the one for Meeker Public Schools to build a new football field and track failed.NRC saw the proposition pass with 61.11 percent for and 38.89 percent against.

State audit finds abuse, oversight issues at E-911

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The District 23 district attorney believes a criminal investigation is warranted regarding the findings of the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s forensic audit into the Lincoln County E-911 Trust Authority.DA Adam Panter made the comment in a press statement release on Feb.
A rendering of the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino located on Route 66, west of Chandler.

A rendering of the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino located on Route 66, west of Chandler.

Harrah’s Oklahoma to officially open April 9

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Afteryearsandmonthsof work, Harrah’s Oklahoma is officially opening its doors on April 9.According to General Manager Joe Scibetta, about 50 percent of the gaming floor is set up, which is about 500 machines, with another 80 set to come in early this week.
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