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Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch starts!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Carney and Davenport opened the area fastpitch season last week, with Davenport taking a pair of wins, 8-0 and 9-2, on Thursday.Most other area schools opened the season this week, with Chandler taking a pair of 16-0 district wins at Okmulgee on Monday.In other action Monday, Stroud spanked Hominy,...
Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Members of the Meeker FFA Chapter recently traveled to Oklahoma State University to participate in Big 3 Field Days, an opportunity forFFAmembers from across the state to compete, gain knowledge, and strengthen their agricultural skills.Representing Meeker FFA were Baylee Weeks, Kaydence Staude,...

Voters encouraged to remember election rules

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Voters in Lincoln County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind when going to the polls next week.While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while...
The anniversary of my family

The anniversary of my family

The anniversary of my family

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Aug. 13 has always been a special day in my family. Rather than calling it Mom and Dad’s anniversary, it’s our family anniversary.

Students attend AFR summit

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Three students from Chandler recently attended the 2026 American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Leadership Summit that ran from July to August, according to an AFR press release.Ridley Bendele, Logan Harkins and Addilyn Miller attended the Senior Leadership Summit, alongside more than 300 students...

Voters to decide two state questions in August

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two questions will appear on the August 25, 2026,RunoffPrimaryElection ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political party, can vote on these questions.

Principal booked for lewd indecent, acts

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
ShermanAllen Bellmyer was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on Aug. 9 at around 11:16 p.m. for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Jail Report.Bellmyer is listed as the elementary school principal on the Carney Public...

Commissioners approve funds for EM building

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Use Tax Resolution for the Emergency Managment building at their regular meeting on Aug. 3.Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown gave a breakdown of the work done so far and what the funds would be used for.
The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

Accident on Manvel

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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