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Effervescent Bethany Descher

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

If you watch Chandler senior Bethany Descher now, you wouldn’t expect that her foray into the arts started in eighth grade.Whether she’s delivering a powerful monologue on stage, singing in choir, painting or leaving it all on the field during a marching band performance, she’s every bit a...

Above, Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett explains the various upgrades that are underway at the Lincoln County Jail, including new consultation rooms for counsel and clients. Below is an old cell block in the jail that is in the process of getting a new sewer line. Photos/Emily Kalka

Lincoln County Jail upgrades

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Lincoln County Jail is getting a facelift.The roughly $2.4 million project is covered by ARPA funds, according to Sheriff Kevin Garrett, and is upgrading facilities originally built in the late 1960s. A previous renovation added newer facilities in 2011.The project is currently in Phase 2, with...

Manvel Avenue in Chandler on Saturday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Winter Storm

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Lincoln County appears to have escaped any major power outages or injuries from the first winter storm it encountered in 2026.The storm rolled through over the weekend, brining as a much as a reported 11 inches of snow and windchills well below zero.Snowfall totals ranged from 11 inches in North...

Firefighters from Stroud assess the situation at a semi crash on the Turner Turnpike on Friday, Jan. 23. While no one was hurt, the Stroud Department had to call in backup from Chandler, Davenport and Kendrick. Photo/Chris Wilson, Stroud Fire Chief

Trucks collide, burn on turnpike

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Stroud Fire Department responded to a semi crash and fire on Turner Turnpike Friday afternoon, calling in help from the Chandler, Davenport and Kendrick fire departments.

James Kerr

Lions of the month announced

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

James Kerr, Ava White and Rylee Capps were selected as Lions of the Month for January by the Chandler Chapter of the Lions Club.James Kerr is the son of Richard and Esther Kerr. He has taken four years of Advanced English and has a GPA of 3.5.

Meeker Middle School honor roll

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Meeker Middle School has released its honor roll lists for the Fall 2025 semester.Sixth Grade Superintendent’s Honor RollJackson Cloud Jacob Eisenberger Baylee Gatz Aspen Hailey Landen Karr Malcolm Krzysaniak Camryn Maggard Chyan Moore Caleb Mooy Arliss Sala Sam Sloan Boston Smith Kate Smithson...

Puppy mill case set for trial

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

A dog breeder from Stroud facing over 400 felony counts of animal cruelty is ready for trial.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 20, with Shelly Levisay representing him on behalf of Kimberly Miller.

Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Beau Newport Meekerffa

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Meeker FFA members Kaydence Staude and Analie Staude competed successfully at the Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show on January 10, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.The annual event welcomed 507 head of pigs from exhibitors across the region, making it one of the largest jackpot shows of the...

Bond increased in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The bond has been raised significantly for a landlord in Meeker accused of shooting at a Lincoln County deputy on New Years’s eve morning after the State Attorney General’s Office joined with the local District Attorney have in filing a motion concerning his bond.Formal felony charges were filed...

Stroud High School honor roll

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Stroud High School has released its honor roll lists for the fall 2025 semester.9th Grade Superintendent’s Honor Roll Shaun Birdwell Emeri Bradley Kaleb Hixon Adalyn Lum Will Van PeltPrincipal’s Honor Roll Jaymin Ashpaugh Gage Bailey Brooklyn Baker Kadrian Brown Cameron Couch Lane Day Maryjean...

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