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Commissioners discuss data centers at meeting

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed potential data centers coming to the area and transparency surrounding them at Monday’s regular meeting at the courthouse.

The Alpha Iota Chapter of the Oklahoma State of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted its yearly senior night/bingo celebration for area senior ladies on March 3 at the Chandler Methodist Church. Twenty seven senior ladies from Chandler and Stroud enjoyed an evening of pizza, salad and dessert, a devotion by Cynthia Snider, and numerous rounds of senior bingo and prizes. Twelve Alpha Iota members were in attendance, and introduced the seniors they invited. Photo/Alpha Iota Chapter

The Alpha Iota Chapter

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Early voting starts Apr. 2 for Lincoln County voters

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Early voting begins on Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Lincoln County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said early voting is open to all voters.

Forming bonds on the mat: Teams build friendship

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Apicture is worth a thousand words. One moment captured in frame speaks volumes about the depth of sportsmanship and camaraderie when it comes to wrestling.A young girl has just lost out on a match.

Chandler Senior Jaycee Cross signed with Oklahoma Baptist University on March 23 at Freeman Fieldhouse. Cross is a member of the university’s Cheer and Stunt Team. Pictured are (back, left to right) Brandon and Amanda Cross, (front, left to right) Landree, Jaycee and Hadlee Cross. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Senior Jaycee Cross

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

OTA to build Davenport interchange...

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Love’s added a tire shop to help service trucks and other vehicles traveling on the turnpike. It also took the plaza from 45 parking spaces for trucks to 159. Work on the plaza started in February 2025.

Wellston man charged with maintaining drug house

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Wellston man was charged with maintaining a place to store and sell controlled substances, according tocourtdocuments.District Attorney Adam Panter filed the charge on Feb. 18 against Paul William O’Connor, 64, who faces one felony count.

Danker resigns from Wellston Schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The superintendent of Wellston Public Schools resigned at the School Board’s last regular meeting in February.

Bryson Taylor delivers a pitch Monday against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler 5, Meeker 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Bryson Taylor threw a four-hit shutout and drove in two runs at the plate Monday to lift Chandler to a 5-0 district victory over Meeker.He worked out of a bases-loaded one-out jam in the fifth inning by inducing a double play ground ball and struck out five Bulldogs.

Chandler runner Levi Becktol dives back to third under the tag of Meeker third baseman Maverick Herring. Photo/Brian Blansett

Area baseball roundup

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Week of March 15-21ChandlerFor the week: 1-2. Win over Sweet Water (9-0). Losses to Madison Academy(10-9) and Cascade (8-4). Record: 3-5 for the season and 0-2 in district.Maddox Metheny scattered five hits over six shutout innings shutout and struck out nine in the win over Sweet Water, Ala.

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