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Construction in I-44 continues

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority released an update on ongoing projects along the Turner Turnpike/I-44.The turnpike between Stroud and Chandler was narrowed to one lane from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 6,fromMM147forsurface repairs.

Lincoln Co. Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Emily Kalka Staff Writer The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the Lincoln County Fair Board’s application for a Route 66 Revitalization Grant to build a new sign along Route 66, at their regular meeting on Aug. 4 at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
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Poster winner

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
A Wellston student won a county-wide poster contest and will have her poster featured on billboards across Lincoln County in August, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well Being.

Rolling Thunder Comes to Meeker

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Thunder is rolling into Meeker on Thursday afternoon, with the Rolling Thunder Book Bus making a stop at the Meeker Public Library.The custom-designed truck and trailer has over 2,000 fiction and nonfiction books.
Damon Brown (center), along with Suzeanna Asher, Brooklynn Davis and Ayden Isaak to the right and Alexander St. Clair and Keelie Vaughn to the left, work through the formation for their marching band program for this year on July 24 at McLoud High School. Photo/Emily Kalka

Damon Brown (center), along with Suzeanna Asher, Brooklynn Davis and Ayden Isaak to the right and Alexander St. Clair and Keelie Vaughn to the left, work through the formation for their marching band program for this year on July 24 at McLoud High School. Photo/Emily Kalka

The best goes on for area bands

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
At 8 a.m., the sun was already beating down on the group of high school kids gathering in the large grass lot next to the Fine Arts Building at McLoud High School on July 24.

Third indictment in grow bust

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
An Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has returned a five-count indictment against a third man wanted in connection with the robbery and burglary at a marijuana grow in July of 2024.The indictment was filed July 25, 2025 against Robert Dewayne Mayfield, Jr., 34, of the Emond area.
Rodeo royalty, results

Rodeo royalty, results

Rodeo royalty, results

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Chandler Open Rodeo421total contestants $20,300 paid out, including $3,300 added money and $7,000 entry fees.High money winner receiving the custom spurs by Kirby Wanger - Justin Harrell Bareback riding: No qualified rides Ranch bronc riding: Broc Grist, 1st, 82 points, $550.

Pleas in conspiracy cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Three of four defendants charged earlier this year with conspiracy have entered innocent pleas during their arraignments recently and one remains at large on an outstanding warrant.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.
Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Bendele wins at national horse show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

Stroud students attend FCCLA conference

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Three of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Stroud High School attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando from July 5-9. Two were qualified to compete, according to a press release from the high school.
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