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Status conference set

A Harrah man previously convicted of several felonies has been set for a status conference in November and a felony disposition docket in January.

Meeker board of education

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the final 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement, and approved the annual school election resolution.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt reported the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs totals $11,422,055.66 and he said that is up a little bit.
Above, the Pride of Chandler marching band performs its program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves,” during prelims at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) 1A-3A State Championships at Edmond North High School in Edmond. Bethany Descher (center) plays the emponymous Georgia Graves. Photo/Emily Kalka

Above, the Pride of Chandler marching band performs its program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves,” during prelims at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) 1A-3A State Championships at Edmond North High School in Edmond. Bethany Descher (center) plays the emponymous Georgia Graves. Photo/Emily Kalka

Arts in Action

Above are (left to right) Celina Whiteside, Alyssa Lee and Macie Bridges from the Chandler High School chapter of FCCLA. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Above are (left to right) Celina Whiteside, Alyssa Lee and Macie Bridges from the Chandler High School chapter of FCCLA. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Chandler, Stroud FCCLA attend state conference

The FCCLA chapters from Chandler and Stroud participated in the Take AIM conference on Oct. 7 at Meridian Technology Center in Guthrie.
The cast of “In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom”. From left to right, Mae Solomon, Cabella Reno, Zayli Jackson, James Kerr, Weston Miller, Zeke Hicks and Hannah Davies. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

The cast of “In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom”. From left to right, Mae Solomon, Cabella Reno, Zayli Jackson, James Kerr, Weston Miller, Zeke Hicks and Hannah Davies. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

McLoud, Chandler move audiences at Regionals

Three doors covered in photos stood center stage. The rest of the area was dark with only a spotlight on the center door. Each photo carried a story of a person who was loved. Who was missed.Who were killed because of who they were and who they loved.
A group of Pre-K students from Parkview Elementary School in Stroud listen as a Stroud firefighter explains how some of their equipment works. The students visited the fire station on Oct. 10. Photo/Baylee Billings

A group of Pre-K students from Parkview Elementary School in Stroud listen as a Stroud firefighter explains how some of their equipment works. The students visited the fire station on Oct. 10. Photo/Baylee Billings

Learning about fire safety

Commissioners approve 25/26 budget

Lincoln County commissioners have approved 2025-2026 budget numbers and sent them to the budget maker. Their action came last week during a lengthy special meeting.The budget numbers total $15,915,594.20.

Harrah man faces domestic A&B charge

AHarrah man facing a felony charge following an incident with his girlfriend has entered an innocent plea and been set for the felony disposition docket in January.
Wellston FFA hosts trophy auction

Wellston FFA hosts trophy auction

Wellston FFA hosts trophy auction

The Wellston 4H and FFA Booster Club hosted their annual trophy and benefit auction Saturday, October 11th. There were nearly one hundred and fifty community members in attendance, raising over $25,000 to supportWellston 4H and FFA members.
Chandler’s fastpitch team and drama department are headed for state competitions. The Lady Lions swept Jones in their fastpitch Super regional and will play Sequoyah-Tahlequah at noon Thursday in the state tournament. The game will be on Field 4 at the Softball Hall of Fame complex in Oklahoma City. For more on softball, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s fastpitch team and drama department are headed for state competitions. The Lady Lions swept Jones in their fastpitch Super regional and will play Sequoyah-Tahlequah at noon Thursday in the state tournament. The game will be on Field 4 at the Softball Hall of Fame complex in Oklahoma City. For more on softball, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

OFF TO STATE!