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Chandler High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Kennedy Allen, JayceeCross,NicolasLinn, Lexi Martzall, Lily Milam, Weston Miller, Adrianna Rivera, Journey Sanchez, Mattison White and Katie Wright were named valedictorians.

Taking the next step forward: Cameron Black

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Even though there’s still about half a semester left in the school year, North Rock Creek senior Cameron Black is already one foot out the door.He plans to attend Seminole State after graduation and become a medical lab technician, but he’s already part of the way there.

Shailey Penn

Penn, Schaefer, Snovel Lions of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Shailey Penn, Cooper Snovel and Riley Schafer have been named Lions of the Month for March by the Chandler Lions Club.Shailey Penn is the daughter of JD and Corey Penn.After graduation, she plans to attend Northern Oklahoma College in the fall of 2026.Penn has a 3.

Commissioners discuss data centers at meeting

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed potential data centers coming to the area and transparency surrounding them at Monday’s regular meeting at the courthouse.

The Alpha Iota Chapter of the Oklahoma State of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted its yearly senior night/bingo celebration for area senior ladies on March 3 at the Chandler Methodist Church. Twenty seven senior ladies from Chandler and Stroud enjoyed an evening of pizza, salad and dessert, a devotion by Cynthia Snider, and numerous rounds of senior bingo and prizes. Twelve Alpha Iota members were in attendance, and introduced the seniors they invited. Photo/Alpha Iota Chapter

The Alpha Iota Chapter

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Early voting starts Apr. 2 for Lincoln County voters

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Early voting begins on Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Lincoln County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said early voting is open to all voters.

OTA to build Davenport interchange...

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Love’s added a tire shop to help service trucks and other vehicles traveling on the turnpike. It also took the plaza from 45 parking spaces for trucks to 159. Work on the plaza started in February 2025.

Wellston man charged with maintaining drug house

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Wellston man was charged with maintaining a place to store and sell controlled substances, according tocourtdocuments.District Attorney Adam Panter filed the charge on Feb. 18 against Paul William O’Connor, 64, who faces one felony count.

Danker resigns from Wellston Schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The superintendent of Wellston Public Schools resigned at the School Board’s last regular meeting in February.

Improvments on the Turner Turnpike at Wellston are essentially completed outside of some finishing touches. They included building a new bridge over Route 66 and an art installation that is soon to be complete. Photo/Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Turnpike facelift to include Davenport

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Turner Turnpike Corridor through Lincoln County is getting a bigger facelift beyond the ongoing widening project. With projects completed or nearly completed in Stroud and Wellston, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is gearing up to start work in Chandler and near Davenport.

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