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Chandler City Council to transfer land to OTA

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to proceed with transferring portions of the Senior Citizen Center and Econolodge property to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at its regular meeting on March 10.

CMA approves amended agreements with OTA

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Chandler Municipal Authority approved amended license and utility relocation agreements with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority(OTA)atitsregular meeting on March 10.
McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

Local high school bands score well at Districts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Local high school concert bands competed recently at Districts, with some proceeding to state.Bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud, McLoud, Dale, Meeker and Prague all competed at Districts.

Agra Board approves roof proposal

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Agra School Board voted to accept a proposal for the roof replacement at the elementary gymnasium, 5/6 wing and office at its regular meeting on March 9.
Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A local farmer in Carney is working to bring back wheat to the area.Matt Dornan recently competed in the National Wheat Yield Contests, winning second place on the percentage over county yield, which was 10.45 bushels an acre, and first place in quality.

Prague school board approves new super

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ThePragueSchoolBoard approved several employment changes at its regular meeting on March 9, including the hiring of a new superintendent.James Payne received a unanimous vote from the Board, becoming the superintendent of Prague Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Stroud Utility Authority to continue talks with sober living home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Stroud Utilities Authority voted to continue negotiations with a sober living facility about the possible use of the Stroud Wilderness Center at its regular meeting on March 12.
Adelaide Furtado competing at the Hennessey track meet on Friday. She cleared 10 feet and one inch, typing the Chandler school record. Photo/ Mario Holland

Adelaide Furtado competing at the Hennessey track meet on Friday. She cleared 10 feet and one inch, typing the Chandler school record. Photo/ Mario Holland

A new school record

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Chandler High School girls pole vault record was 10 feet even, set by Kallie Jo Petrie in 2000, the first year Oklahoma girls could compete in the sport.But on Friday, there was freshman Adelaide Furtado, looking to break it at the Hennessey track meet.Her first try - scratch.
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