STATE!

Above, the McLoud girls wrestling team celebrated its second consecutive state championship Saturday.The Lady Redskins dominated the tournament and set a record for most points.Photo/Jennifer Pryor Right, the Wellston Lady Tigers celebrate after earning a berth in the Class A state tournament.

Roy Sherman Loy

Roy Sherman Loy, born May 19, 1940, passed away on February 20, 2026. Graveside services for Roy will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Sunnyside-Pickett Cemetery, Meeker.

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor, a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away in the evening hours of February 16, 2026, in Chandler at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 13, 1944, in Independence, Kansas, to JonathanBurgerandMary (Andres) Burger.

Matthew J Scott

Matthew J Scott 1971-2026 To know Matt was to have a friend.The man who loved his family, friends, driving, music, and his dogs. Matt lived the kind of life that most men dream of.He was blessed with a loving wife of 31 years, Tina, who always stayed by his side.

Paulene Yancey Clarkson

Paulene Yancey Clarkson, 97, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday morning, February 16,2026,inOklahoma City, Oklahoma.Paulene was born on January29,1929,inChandler to James Eli andAnna Matilda Louise (Hopkins) Yancey.

Passion for firefighting and ball

Dale senior Hunter Watkins is already well into following his dream of being a firefighter.He’s currently taking classes at Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center (EOC) for his Firefight I and II certifications, while volunteering with the McLoud Fire District alongside his father.

County livestock show

Hog Show Class 1 Berkshire Gilts 1st Place - Paige Keeling 2nd Place - Kylie Ebers 3rd Place - Cason Imhoff 4th Place - Emmary Mlynek 5th Place - Lila Stancell 6th Place - Allen Simon Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Paige Keeling Reserve Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Kylie Ebers Bronze Champion Berk Gilt -...

Absentee ballots available

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2026 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or by downloading and printing an application from the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.

Davenport restores chief’s pay

The Davenport City Council voted to restore pay to the police chief at its regular meeting on Feb. 17 at Town Hall.Not only did the Council vote to restore pay, but it also restored pay dates to the 1st and 15th of every month and granted the chief back pay for six months at $953.33 a month, $476.