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New phone rule having effects in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

There’s been a marked shift in the halls of schools this year. Instead of students shuffling from class to class buried in their phones, they’re actually looking up and talking with each other.

‘Not guilty’ plea in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Stroud man who owned a Maltese breeding operation pleaded not guilty to 408 felony counts of animal cruelty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16. He appeared at the Lincoln County Courthouse before District Judge Sarah Bridges.

The candidates and escorts for Chandler’s homecoming court pose in front of the Media Center on Monday. They are, Back Row: Javarious Wade, Maddox Metheny, Bryson Taylor, Coniah Ritchie; Middle Row: Clayton Ritchie, Sam Hall, Tallan Boggs, Brody Waldman; Front Row: Blaklei Smith, Kennedy Allen, Jaycee Cross, Elli Hilgenfeld; Kids: Kimber Byus and Cruz Wunderlich. The coronation will be 6 p.m. Friday before the football game against Clinton. Photo/Emily Kalka

Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mattie White

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mattie White, Nicholas Linn and Katie Wright have been named Lions of the Month for September by the Lions Club.Mattie White is the daughter of Matt and Angie White. She has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and has taken four years of AP English and concurrent classes.

Dale board approves estimate of needs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dale School Board members during their most recent meeting approved the Estimate of Needs for the 20252026 school year and agreed on purchasing a new Ag truck.They also were informed total enrollment is similar to a year ago.School Supt.

Taking Route 66 to school

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

With the Route 66 Centennial Celebration right around the corner in 2026, three elementary schools are starting the party early.Wellston Elementary, Parkview Elementary in Stroud and Park Road Elementary in Chandler are all adopting a yearlong Route 66 Centennial theme for their hallways.

Newly elected members of the 2026 Pott Co Free Fair Jr Board announced (L-R) Grace Loman-Bethel FFA, Quinn Carpenter-Bethel FFA, Piper Reece-NRC FFA, Madalyn Taron-Bethel FFA, Makenzie Sullivan-Bethel FFA, Mason Luka-Dale 4-H.

Pottawatomie County fair results

Baking Awards

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Baking AwardsSponsored By Oklahoma Wheat Commission Senior Division: (Baking Dish) Champion: Beth Mills; Reserve Champion: Tawana Holland Bread Machine Champion: Tawana Holland Junior Division: Champion: Madison Maddox - Dale 4H Reserve Champion: Addison Mcdaniel Bethel 4H Bread Machine Champion:...

Court appearance set in manslaughter

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A $50,000 bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Shawnee man charged with second degree manslaughter accused of causing the death of a woman has been return and filed and his initial appearance has been scheduled.

Chandler board hires staff

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Chandler’s Board of Education members this week hired several new personnel and accepted the resignation of another.Chandler School Supt.

Meeker board approves estimate

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement, voted to offer contracts to several people and accepted the resignation of one.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt reported the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs totals $11,422,055.

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