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St. Cloud case

St. Cloud case

St. Cloud case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The case of the St. Cloud buildings will head back to court on Dec. 1.City Attorney Larry Lenora filed a motion on behalf of the City of Chandler to confirm the enforceability of the order denying a preliminary injunction and notice of intent to commence with demolition.

Changes to water treatment expansion

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Chandler Municipal Authority approved a change order to Orr Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion, but tabled a contract amendment with SRB Engineering on the same project at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.

How to cook a turkey

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
As is our Thanksgiving tradition at the Lincoln County News, we asked first-graders at area elementary schools to give us recipes for cooking turkeys.You might find a few ideas to try for yourself this Thanksgiving.Agra Elementary Mrs.
Journey Sanchez

Journey Sanchez

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Journey Sanchez, Adrianna Rivera and Wyatt Mayer have been named Lions of the Month for November by the Chandler Lions Club.Journey Sanchez is the daughter of Brandon Sanchez and Harmonee Tuyo. She is currently ranked first in her class with a 4.

Area students dominate AFR speech contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Lincoln County students swept awards at this year’s American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) Central District Speech Contest last week.In the Junior Division, four students placed in the Agriscience category.

NRC to vote on bond issue

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The North Rock Creek School Board has called for an election on a no-taxincrease bond issue for new elementary and secondary school buildings.The election is set for Feb. 10, 2026. The bond amount is estimated at $32.

Area musicians make honor band

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A number of students in bands all over the county auditioned for the East Central Oklahoma Band Directors’Association Honor Band on Nov. 8. Many lucky musicians were able to make the bands either at the middle school, junior high, or high school level.
The Chandler FCCLA competed at District Star events at Stroud High School on Nov. 13. Alyssa Lee was an event timer; Kierra Jones placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; Sara Blackhart placed third in Creed Speaking and Interpretation; and Celina Whiteside placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. Pictured are (from left to right) Lee, Jones, Blackhart, Royanna Berry (President N5), Bailey Treanor (Vice President N5) and Whiteside. Photo/Cynthia Snider

The Chandler FCCLA competed at District Star events at Stroud High School on Nov. 13. Alyssa Lee was an event timer; Kierra Jones placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; Sara Blackhart placed third in Creed Speaking and Interpretation; and Celina Whiteside placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. Pictured are (from left to right) Lee, Jones, Blackhart, Royanna Berry (President N5), Bailey Treanor (Vice President N5) and Whiteside. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Chandler FCCLA wins, places

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

Stroud drama makes a splash

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud is diving below the waves and taking audiences straight to Bikini Bottom with this year’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical”.It’s an all-grade extravaganza, with the cast and crew including students ranging from elementary school to high school.

Filing for school board seats starts on Dec. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Candidate filing for the board of education begins Dec. 1, for 10 Lincoln County school districts.Those who wish to file for a board of education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the Lincoln County election board Dec. 1-3.
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