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A worker steadys 66 Man as he comes in for a landing at the front of McClanahan Park in Chandler on Monday. The character was created by Jerry McClanahan, whom the park is named after. Photo/Andrew Frazier

A worker steadys 66 Man as he comes in for a landing at the front of McClanahan Park in Chandler on Monday. The character was created by Jerry McClanahan, whom the park is named after. Photo/Andrew Frazier

66 Man statue ready to launch

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Mark Cline stood beside Chandler’s unfinished 66 Man statue as the figure awaited its final touches.The Virginia artist, known for building larger-than-life roadside figures along Route 66 and across the country, was in town to attach and blend the statue’s arms before turning the remaining work...

McClure to be new DA, Shaw headed to general election

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The incumbent for district attorney was unseated in Tuesday’s elections, while the incumbent for state representative will be heading to the general elections in November and county commissioner will face a run-off.Current District Attorney for District 23 Adam Panter lost his bid for re-election...

Stroud City Council adopts budget, approves Cedar Ave traffic

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On Thursday, the Stroud City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, approved a traffic change and heard public comment about possible data center development near the city.Council members approved the $14.06 million budget with little discussion.

Chandler School Board hires elementary principal

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of several employees, as well as the hiring of a new interim elementary school principal at its regular meeting on June 8.In the consent agenda, the board approved the resignations of Bridget Hughey as Park Road principal, Katelyn Miller as an...
ames Kerr (center) performs during the spotlight on the nominess for best supporting actor.

ames Kerr (center) performs during the spotlight on the nominess for best supporting actor.

Theatre students shine at Discovery Awards

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The lights lowered in the packed performance hall, as voices dimmed to a hush and spotlights came up on the stage.

Election Day Preparation

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
From the Lincoln County Election BoardPolls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, for the Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election.

Emergency incapacity ballots available June 15

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said that state law permits voters who become emergency...

Candidate filing begins for Carney special election

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Candidate filing for the Carney Public Schools Board of Education Special Election for an unexpired term begins on Wednesday, June 17, according to the Lincoln County Election Board.Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following office: Carney School District, Office No. 3.To file,...
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Aubree Ackerman Rhone Arballo Brailyn Dervin Tegan Fine Kailee Juarez Olivia LeMaster Mia Moore Brennyn Neeley Jordyn Neeley Amelia Orr Echo Rakosky Jas’Lynn Rhodd Jiovanni Spencer Sophie Young

Stroud art students create Route 66 mural on AirBnB

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Stroud art students were hard at work helping to jazz up an AirBnB on Route 66. The mural was designed by Art I and Art II students Brennyn Neeley and Jackson Mitchell, though several more students helped with bringing it to life.
Bryce Pearcy, a senior at Meeker High School, attended Oklahoma Boys State May 23–30 at Rogers State University in Claremore. Bryce is pictured with his grandfather, Danny Lowe, who attended Boys State at Oklahoma State University in 1971. Bryce is the son of Brent and DeLayna Pearcy of Meeker. He is the grandson of Danny and Debbie Lowe of Meeker and Charles and Sherry Pearcy of Choctaw.

Bryce Pearcy, a senior at Meeker High School, attended Oklahoma Boys State May 23–30 at Rogers State University in Claremore. Bryce is pictured with his grandfather, Danny Lowe, who attended Boys State at Oklahoma State University in 1971. Bryce is the son of Brent and DeLayna Pearcy of Meeker. He is the grandson of Danny and Debbie Lowe of Meeker and Charles and Sherry Pearcy of Choctaw.

Dedication for Nat’l Guard sign

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
An unveiling is being held for the new Oklahoma National Guard Heritage Trail sign on June 13. The sign will be located northeast of Tilghman Park and will have photos and text describing what the State Camp, Maneuver Grounds and Rifle Range looked like in 1909.
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