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DEAR - elementary reading for fun

DEAR - elementary reading for fun

DEAR - elementary reading for fun

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
While reading is a fundamental skill that is taught at schools, some elementary schools in the area are hoping to encourage students to enjoy reading for fun.James Wells, principal at Parkview Elementary School in Stroud, said the school starts every morning with Drop Every And Read (DEAR).
Blake Weeks 1.5” X 4.5”

Blake Weeks 1.5” X 4.5”

Weeks honored with FFA national awards

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Blake Weeks, a dedicated member of Meeker FFA, has achieved one of the highest honors in the organization by being named an American FFA Degree recipient.He will be recognized for his achievement during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October.
Runner Lexi Martzall cuts the ribbon held up by Superintendent Scott Baade (left) and High School Principal Freddie Hall (right) on the new track facility at Chandler Public Schools. The building contains locker rooms, a coaches’ office and a concession stand. It’s located next to the track and behind the softball field at the high school complex. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Runner Lexi Martzall cuts the ribbon held up by Superintendent Scott Baade (left) and High School Principal Freddie Hall (right) on the new track facility at Chandler Public Schools. The building contains locker rooms, a coaches’ office and a concession stand. It’s located next to the track and behind the softball field at the high school complex. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Chandler Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Trial set for Ventris on robbery charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A Cushing man previously convicted of several felonies now facing a robbery charge has pleaded innocent and his case has been set for the felony call docket this month.Donnie Ray Ventris, 59, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Dec. 31, 2024 with robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Rolling Thunder at Meeker library

Rolling Thunder at Meeker library

Rolling Thunder at Meeker library

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Left, Beckett and Wyatt Buoy joined their dad, Anthony with matching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder jerseys to check out the Rolling Thunder Book Bus Thursday in Meeker.
Stepping forward

Stepping forward

Stepping forward

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Above, kids enjoy the slip and slide put up by the Chandler Fire Department at the Steps for Tomorrow Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Festival on Saturday.
Pictured are the North 5 Officers, from left to right: Isla Arballo (First VP and VP of Community Service - Stroud), Ricky McCall (VP of Membership - Stroud), Royanna Berry (President - Chandler), Izzy Greene (VP of STAR Events - Stroud) and Bailey Treanor (VP of Public Relations - Chandler). Photo/Dulayna Murray

Pictured are the North 5 Officers, from left to right: Isla Arballo (First VP and VP of Community Service - Stroud), Ricky McCall (VP of Membership - Stroud), Royanna Berry (President - Chandler), Izzy Greene (VP of STAR Events - Stroud) and Bailey Treanor (VP of Public Relations - Chandler). Photo/Dulayna Murray

FCCLA officers selected

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A group of children splash around and shoot each other with water sprays, while another group plays games or swings on tire swings. All around are the cheerful laughter and chatter of campers.
Self-service farms

Self-service farms

Self-service farms

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Walking through Erica Morris’ garden along State Highway 18 north of Chandler, it’s almost like being transported to another world.“We’re doing edible landscaping. So half of it is edible, half of it is ornamental,” she explained, pointing out all the many plants and flowers.
Meeker Quilters’ Guild camp

Meeker Quilters’ Guild camp

Meeker Quilters’ Guild camp

Francie Russell Contributor
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Meeker Quilters’Guild sponsored their 15th annual Summer Quilt Camp July 7-9. Mammoth Baptist Church graciously hosted the 3-day event which was attended by seventeen participants.
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