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Chandler School Board approves new hires

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Chandler School Board made several decisions on personnel and adopted new or updated policies at its regular meeting on July 13 as the district gears up for the new school year.
Artist Nick Blanchard is interviewed for a video introducing new murals in Stroud as the town partook in the Route 66 Mural Festival on July 17. Photo/Emily Kalka

Artist Nick Blanchard is interviewed for a video introducing new murals in Stroud as the town partook in the Route 66 Mural Festival on July 17. Photo/Emily Kalka

Murals paint Stroud colorful

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Colorful new art is now gracing the sides of businesses in Stroud, as the town took part in the Route 66 Mural Festival. Three new murals were showcased on July 17, alongside the artists that helped bring them to life.
Along Route 66, Warwick still feels like home

Along Route 66, Warwick still feels like home

Along Route 66, Warwick still feels like home

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
If you have spent much time on Route 66 in Lincoln County, you have probably driven the bend through Warwick, past the giant cross and historic Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum.
Meeker FFA members attend Alumni Leadership Camp

Meeker FFA members attend Alumni Leadership Camp

Meeker FFA members attend Alumni Leadership Camp

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Eight members of the Meeker FFA Chapter recently attended the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp, where they joined FFA members from across the state for a week of leadership development, personal growth and patriotic celebration.

Meeker adopts decorum ordinance

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance establishing rules of decorum at public meetings at their regular meeting on July 20.The ordinance was recommended by the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML), and Meeker isn’t the only town in the county to have considered or adopted it.

Agra School Board approves new policies

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Agra School Board approved personnel and policies for the upcoming school year, among other items, during its regular meeting on July 13.
Marley Miller and her horse, Pete, pose after a run in the barrel racing Thursday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Photo/Brian Blansett

Marley Miller and her horse, Pete, pose after a run in the barrel racing Thursday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Photo/Brian Blansett

Local racing toward hometown rodeo

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
It’s hard to believe that 15-year-old Marley Miller has been competing in rodeos for about 11 years.She started around 3 or 4 years old, and now competes in barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway and ribbon roping.
A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
As its centennial approaches on Nov. 11, many travelers are taking to Route 66 to experience the history, roadside attractions and small towns that made the Mother Road an American icon.Ron and Jennifer Riley of Bartlesville were among them.
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