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Prague school board approves new super

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ThePragueSchoolBoard approved several employment changes at its regular meeting on March 9, including the hiring of a new superintendent.James Payne received a unanimous vote from the Board, becoming the superintendent of Prague Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Stroud Utility Authority to continue talks with sober living home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Stroud Utilities Authority voted to continue negotiations with a sober living facility about the possible use of the Stroud Wilderness Center at its regular meeting on March 12.
Five in a row!

Five in a row!

Five in a row!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Dale Pirates acknowledge their fans Saturday at the OG&E Coliseum after winning their fifth consecutive Class 2A state championship. The Pirates romped past Fairland, 82-40, in the finals and finished 30-2 for the season.

High winds lead to power outages across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Strong winds knocked out power for many homes across Oklahoma on Sunday, including some in Lincoln County.The entire state was under a red flag fire warning, with Lincoln County especally on alert as March 14 marked the one year since fires burned through around 10,000 acres in the area.
Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

National anthem

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Data center courting Stroud

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Stroud could be getting a data center.At the regular City Council meeting on March 12, City Manager Bob Pearman updated City Council members on a data center that had expressed interest in building in Stroud, saying they had been transparent about everything.
Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Prague senior Frank Provaznik has been building things since he was little.He recalled using Legos and other toys to create things as a child, sometimes things that no one else thought of. Then, he went to a STEM event hosted by Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
We’ve had warm weather the last couple of weeks and daffodils around the county have burst into bloom, a sure sign of spring being just around the corner. This stand of daffodils was along a fence row south of Chandler on state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

We’ve had warm weather the last couple of weeks and daffodils around the county have burst into bloom, a sure sign of spring being just around the corner. This stand of daffodils was along a fence row south of Chandler on state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Spring’s coming

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hope Birdwell, from Prague. Photo provided

Hope Birdwell, from Prague. Photo provided

Birdwell serves as House page

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hope Birdwell, a senior at Prague High School, recently served as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives for Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler.Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state join in the House High School Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

A second chance through OCS

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The bright and airy office was full of the hum of conversation. About 40 people milled around, either standing or sitting. Some chatted with each other. Others waited. A pile of fluorescent vests shines from across the room, where it sat on the floor.Many of the people were smiling or laughing.
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