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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.

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.

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.

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

Following a legacy of ministry - Charles Calkin

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

For Carney senior Charles Calkin, ministry is a family legacy.His father is a pastor and has been in music ministry for most of Charles’ childhood. His grandfather was also a pastor.

Sheriff’s office responds to death in Sparks

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A body was found at a residence near Sparks on April 15, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.LCSO reported on Wednesday that they got a call around 7:18 a.m. from a man who said that his brother was dead and his mother wouldn’t wake up.

Agra School Board meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Agra School Board approved the hiring of several career status teachers and contracts at its regular meeting on April 13, as well as renewed the organization of the Board.

Band director steps up, steps in to help Prague

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Donny Longest only thought he was retired.For the last nine and a half years, he’s enjoyed what could be called semi-retirement, working with the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association. Before that, he spent 33 years working with band programs at schools across the state.

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