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Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Local high school marching bands bring home the hardware

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
It was another weekend of marching home with hardware for local high school marching bands.Chandler High School competed at the Blue and Grey Marching Classic in Glenpool, winning second place overall in the finals, along with Outstanding Music.

Commissioners renew contract with Child Advocacy Center

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the renewal of a contract with the Child Advocacy Center at their regular meeting on Oct. 5.They plan to approve a use tax resolution for the contract at the next meeting. The contract was renewed at the same level as last year -- $243,179.

Meeker Town Board accepts resignation

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Board of Trustees for Meeker voted to accept the resignation of a police officer and against allowing alcohol at an upcoming festival at its special meeting on Sept. 22.The Board first went into executive session for approximately 22 minutes before returning and voting unanimously to accept the...
Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Oklahoma Hall of Fame announces Teen Board

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A student from Chandler High School has been named to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board for the 2026-27 year.Madelyn Bridge is one of 51 11th- and 12th-graders selected to this year’s board, according to a press release from the organization.

Stroud approves golf team agreement with Davenport

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Stroud School Board approved an agreement with Davenport Public Schools for a boys’ golf team and several hirings at its regular meeting on Sept. 16.The Board voted to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to approve an agreement between Stroud and Davenport schools for a Cooperative...
The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Chandler’s Ray Evans (56) stops Dickson running back Easton Peoples. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Ray Evans (56) stops Dickson running back Easton Peoples. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions’ D prevails

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Chandler’s defense made stops when it needed to Friday night as the Lions rang up a 34-27 win over Dickson in their district opener.The win lifts the Lions’ season record to 3-1 and leaves them as one of four district teams with a 1-0 league record.
From left, Bulldogs Adam Tweedy, Reece Murfin and Chace Buchanan combine to stop a Depew ball carrier. Photo/Rick Hester

From left, Bulldogs Adam Tweedy, Reece Murfin and Chace Buchanan combine to stop a Depew ball carrier. Photo/Rick Hester

Dawgs dominate Depew

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The top-ranked Davenport Bulldogs routed Depew, 52-6, Friday night to go 5-0 for the season and keep their string of dominating defense intact.The Dawgs have won their five games by a cumulative score of 230-14, scored three shutouts and won four of their five games via the 45-point mercy rule.“We...
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