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The exterior of H&S Theatre in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

The exterior of H&S Theatre in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
As Dean Wakely sits in the foyer of the H&S Theatre, he smiles while recalling his childhood running around the historic business and building.“I got stuck running the projectors when I was 12 and 13,” he said.

Bellmyer officially charged with lewd proposals

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Sherman Allen Bellmyer, who was previously arrested on Aug. 9 for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, has been formally charged, according to court documents.Bellmyer, 59, worked as the elementary school principal at Carney Public Schools at the time of his arrest.
Students walk into the new high school building at Prague. Photo/Emily Kalka

Students walk into the new high school building at Prague. Photo/Emily Kalka

Phase 1 building completed on new Prague HS

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Themottoat PragueHigh School at the moment is rigidly flexible.The school is currently in Phase 2 of the construction of a new high school.
Bentley Powers pulls Nathan Drury during the Farmhand Olympics. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bentley Powers pulls Nathan Drury during the Farmhand Olympics. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fair Results

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dairy Weathers AlphineJr. Yearling -Roseann McCarley, 1st & Breed ChampionLamanchaJr. Yearling - Katherine Andrews, 1st & Breed ChampionNubianSr. Kid - Drew Furhman, 1st & Breed ChampionToggenburgJr.

Woman charged with property damage

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A woman was charged with three counts of property damage for incidents that occurred in Meeker on July 17 and 20.Charges were filed on July 24 against Erika Harkins, 28, for three felony counts of malicious injury to property over $1,000 by District Attorney Adam Panter.Dep. Alf Hancock with the...

Man charged with felony DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Aman is facing a felony DUI charge after an incident on the Turner Turnpike on July 17.On July 27, the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of felony driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol againstMichaelCameron, 52, of Texas, according to court documents.The...

NRC approves food service, Prague holds special meeting

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The North Rock Creek School Board approved a food service management company at its regular meeting on Aug. 10 while Prague held a special meeting on Aug. 18.The Board approved a contract with Keystone.
Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Meeker FFA Chapter has been named a National 3-Star Chapter by the National FFAOrganization, recognizing the chapter’s dedication to leadership development, community involvement and agricultural education.The National Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters that demonstrate excellence in...
Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire conditions continue heating up under burn ban

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The high heat and little to no rain over the past several weeks have exacerbated the fire situation in Lincoln County.Fire departments and Emergency Management have recorded an increase in fire calls compared to previous years.The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a burn ban last Wednesday.
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