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Chandler senior Landon Earp (front, center) has commited to wrestling for Northeastern OklahomaA&M College. He signed a letter of intent on Monday, May 4 at the Freeman Fieldhouse. Here he sits surrounded by wrestling coaches Kallie Jo Petrie (left) and Franklin Ward (right), with his brothers and parents behind him. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Voter registration deadline approaching in May

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The last day to register to vote for the June 16 State and County Primary Election is May 22, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Bromley said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17.

Carney couple charged with harboring a fugitive

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

ACarney couple charged with harboring a fugitive made their initial appearances in court on April 30, with both set for prepreliminary hearings on July 9, according to court documents.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

McLoud High School held three sold-out performances of “Beetlejuice Jr” from Thursday to Saturday last week. In the top left photo, Remy Whitney (Ensemble), Braydon White (Charles Deetz), Abree Haney (Lydia Deetz) and Alivia Alford (Delia Schlimmer) perform during the famous dinner party scene.

Asher wins Oklahoma Propane scholarship

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Chandler High School student Lonna Asher has been awarded a scholarship from the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council, according to a press release.

Deadline for absentee ballots approaching soon

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 State and County Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.

Carolyn Maxine (Murray) Mitchell

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Carolyn Maxine (Murray) Mitchell, 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on April 20, 2026.Carolyn was born on September 9, 1947, in Winfield, Kansas, to Woodrow and Maxine Murray.

Davenport’s Lady Bulldogs pose with their plaque from the regional tournament and will play in the Class A state tournament Wednesday afternoon.

Relearning the old ways

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tradition is returning to Davenport softball.The once-proud program has won 24 state championships in softball, but hasn’t played in a state tournament in a decade.

Senior Jacob Beck clears a hurdle en route to qualifying for state in the 300 hurdles and breaking Stroud’s school record. Photo/ Brian Blansett

State bound!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Area track teams had a strong showing at Saturday’s regional meets.The Stroud girls won their Class 2A regional and a total of 38 athletes from across the area qualified for state in individual events and 20 relay teams qualified.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Left, Lakeyn Kinslow from Prague (left) and Skye Buchanan (right) from Chandler wait in the exchange zone during the 4x400 relay Saturday at the Stroud regional track meet.

Above, Stroud senior Jessen Leathers slide home safely in a cloud of dust last week against Hinton. Photo/Beth Young Left, Dale’s Chase Harris lays down a bunt that earns him first base against Newcastle. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Tyler Bergsten from North Rock Creek delivers a pitch in regional action against Eufaula. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Regional baseball

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

North Rock Creek advances to this week’s Super Regional round in the Class 4A baseball playoffs and Dale and Stroud are in action in Class 2A regionals.North Rock Creek goes to Elgin to face the No. 2-ranked Owls in the best-of-three format.

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