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A pickle at the park

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Two cars were totaled in an incident that took place Friday afternoon (April 24) on South Cleveland Avenue behind the new McClanahan Park in Chandler.

Members of the LCOS Board stand with Michael Bay (center), who donated the Collar Building for the theatre. From left to right, Shane Miller, Mandy Myers, Bay, Sheri Jones, Katie Smith and Jessie Glover-McPherson. Photo/Emily Kalka

Entering a new era of Lincoln County On-Stage

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

For those who have lived in the area for the last 40 or so years, Lincoln County On-Stage (LCOS) has been a staple in the community.

Soaring through the course

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The 2026 Red Dirt Rivalry Disc Golf Tournament took place last Saturday (April 25) atThe Nest and EagleValley Disc Golf courses at Stroud Lake.

The 2025 Kolache Festival Royalty and 2026 candidates were recognized on the Floor at the State Capitol on Tuesday in the run-up to the annual festival set to take place in Prague on May 2. The festival, which as been running for 70 years, honors the Czechoslovakian heritage of the town’s first settlers. It draws thousands of visitors with traditional food and music. Photo Courtesy of Rep. Jim Shaw’s Office

Kolache Festival at the Capitol

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Students win OK scholarships

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Three students from Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties were among 111 Oklahoma high school students who received scholarships or tuition grants through this year’s Oklahoma Scholarship Competition, said a press release.Beau Newport, a sophomore from Meeker High School, received a $1,000 tuition...

CHS students win drama award

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Two theatre students from Chandler High School were honored on April 21 at the 2026 Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence, according to a press release.Bethany Descher and James Kerr were both honored at the 2026 Awards Ceremony held at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Center for drama/theatre...

NTIA Approves BEAD Grant Program for Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued final approval of last-mile grants under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program for Oklahoma.

Public art goes up at Wellston

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

About 200 people gathered on a slightly cloudy Thursday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of three public art displays in Wellston during the Centennial year of Route 66.The event also marked the completion of the project to rebuild an I-44 bridge over Route 66 at Wellston in preparation for...

Prague High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026. Valedictorians are Hope Birdwell, Kamryn Evig, Jeremiah Griffith, Britten Himle, Harley Johnson, Hayden Kinslow, Frank Provaznik, Addison Richardson and Brianna Roller.

Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Joe Echelle, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for three public art displays near Route 66 and the Turner Turnpike in Wellston. Photo/Emily Kalka

Putting a pin in it

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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