Runner

Stroud pre-K runner Swayzie Powell nears the finish line at the Stroud Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday morning. Cheering her on are Stroud high school runners Javira Tilton, Brennyn Neeley and Mia Orr. For more on cross country, see C section. Photo/Beth Young

CMA hears update on water plant expansions

The Chandler Municipal Authority heard updates on the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants expansions at its regular meeting onAug. 11.Robert Mullins from SRB Engineering said Orr Construction is making progress on the water treatment plant.

First Day of School

We asked parents to submit Back to School photos and you all delivered. We have chosen our three favorite photos to feature in the newspaper, but everyone looked amazing. Check out our Facebook page for all the photos.

Agra approves alt-ed cooperative waiver request

The Agra School Board approved an alternative education cooperative waiver request so that the district can run its own program at its regular meeting on Aug. 10.

Prague School Board makes personnel decisions

The Prague School Board approved employment decisions and policies at its regular meeting on Aug. 10, as well as heard an update on the new high school construction.

Unity in the Community

Lincoln County Fall Fair

Don’t miss out on the free fun. Check out our FREE nightly entertainment on Friday & Saturday (6:00 PM- 10:00 PM): food trucks, petting zoo, bounce houses and extreme inflatables, pony rides and mechanical bull.

Meeker FFA attends AFR leadership summit

Meeker FFA members Beau Newport, Baylee Weeks, Michael Pritchard, Kadence Staude and Analie Staude attended the leadership camp, where they participated in team-building activities, leadership workshops, and challenges designed to help students grow as leaders and work effectively with others.

Incapacitated voters allowed to vote with provisions

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after the deadline to request an absentee ballot and cannot make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.State law permits voters whobecomeemergencyincapacitated after 5:00 p.m.

Voter reminders for runoff elections on Aug. 25

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for August 25 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will be held Thursday, August 20, Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22.