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Chandler’s graduating seniors march with their banner during the annual alumni parade Saturday morning. More photos from the parade and graduation are on Page 4C. For our annual Salute to Graduates, please see Section E. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s graduating seniors march with their banner during the annual alumni parade Saturday morning. More photos from the parade and graduation are on Page 4C. For our annual Salute to Graduates, please see Section E. Photo/Brian Blansett

Graduation week

No action on Wellston loop

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week held up taking any action on an agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority regarding the 930 Loop project. Likewise, they held off approving three forms with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation on the 930 Loop project.
Josie Walker

Josie Walker

Davenport announces valedictorian, salutatorian

Davenport High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorian is Josie Walker and the salutatorian is Gage Keith. Josie Walker Josie Walker is the daughter of Amy and Steven Walker. She has attended Davenport public schools for 14 years.

Murder charges filed

A man who was acquitted two years ago of manslaughter in the death of his grandfather in Lincoln County is now charged with first degree murder, accused of helping cause the death of his father.
Pets

Pets

Pets

This coming Tuesday, May 9, will mark a year since the day we had to take our pooch Bailey to the vet and have her put to sleep. My wife Pat and I think of her frequently. In fact, we often catch ourselves saying something to our cat and calling her Bailey.

Town Talk

Our veterans’ banners should be up this month, in time for Memorial Day. City Manager Bob Pearman is busily working on a QR code system for this project. The technology is not one I’ve used very much but I know it is quickly taking over how we view things, pay bills, etc.

New mayor in McLoud

McLoud City Council members during their most recent meeting appointed a new mayor and vice mayor and created a committee as the result of an ARPA Community survey. City Manager Cody Roe said Councilman Daniel McClure, Jr.
The regional champion Stroud Lady Tigers track team: from left, Assistant coach Jayson Cooper, Emily Bixler, Audrey Donaldson, Charley Coleman, Mattie James, Kileigh Mixon, Kenlee Parrick, Peyton Davis, Haylee Durrence, Savanna Collins, Audrey Chace, head coach Kelly Brown. Photo/Mario Holland

The regional champion Stroud Lady Tigers track team: from left, Assistant coach Jayson Cooper, Emily Bixler, Audrey Donaldson, Charley Coleman, Mattie James, Kileigh Mixon, Kenlee Parrick, Peyton Davis, Haylee Durrence, Savanna Collins, Audrey Chace, head coach Kelly Brown. Photo/Mario Holland

State qualifiers

Lincoln and Pott county athletes will be heading across Oklahoma this week for state competitions with the prospects of bringing home a lot of hardware.

Slow-pitch softball

Slow-pitch softball Class 4A Dale Lady Pirates Prague Lady Devils Class 5A NRC Lady Cougars Golf Class 3A Elle Standlee, Prague Abigail Hurst, NRC Track & Field Class 2A Girls Name, school and qualifier placing Stroud 4x200 relay (Kenlee Parrick, Audrey Donaldson, Mattie James, Peyton Davis) -...
Shirley Grace Murfin

Shirley Grace Murfin

Shirley Grace Murfin

Shirley Grace Murfin, 80, passed away on April 26, 2023. Shirley was born November 6, 1942 in Sanger, CA to James and Ruth (Jackson) Richards.