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Dancing through halftime

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Allison Radcliffe dances as the Pride of Chandler marching band performs their 2025-26 program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” during halftime at the Chandler/Lone Grove game on Sept. 12 at Lone Grove.

Students on honor rolls

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Southern New Hampshire University announced its Summer 2025 President’s List on Sept. 9, with two students from Lincoln County making the list.Nicolas Moran of Meeker and Heather Massie of Chandler have made the President’s List.The list is comprised of full-time undergraduate students who have...

New phone rule having effects in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

There’s been a marked shift in the halls of schools this year.

‘Not guilty’ plea in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Stroud man who owned a Maltese breeding operation pleaded not guilty to 408 felony counts of animal cruelty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16.

The candidates and escorts for Chandler’s homecoming court pose in front of the Media Center on Monday. They are, Back Row: Javarious Wade, Maddox Metheny, Bryson Taylor, Coniah Ritchie; Middle Row: Clayton Ritchie, Sam Hall, Tallan Boggs, Brody Waldman; Front Row: Blaklei Smith, Kennedy Allen, Jaycee Cross, Elli Hilgenfeld; Kids: Kimber Byus and Cruz Wunderlich. The coronation will be 6 p.m. Friday before the football game against Clinton. Photo/Emily Kalka

Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mattie White

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mattie White, Nicholas Linn and Katie Wright have been named Lions of the Month for September by the Lions Club.Mattie White is the daughter of Matt and Angie White.

Dale board approves estimate of needs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dale School Board members during their most recent meeting approved the Estimate of Needs for the 20252026 school year and agreed on purchasing a new Ag truck.They also were informed total enrollment is similar to a year ago.School Supt. Will Jones said the General Fund Estimate of Needs totals...

Taking Route 66 to school

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

With the Route 66 Centennial Celebration right around the corner in 2026, three elementary schools are starting the party early.Wellston Elementary, Parkview Elementary in Stroud and Park Road Elementary in Chandler are all adopting a yearlong Route 66 Centennial theme for their hallways.Wellston...

Newly elected members of the 2026 Pott Co Free Fair Jr Board announced (L-R) Grace Loman-Bethel FFA, Quinn Carpenter-Bethel FFA, Piper Reece-NRC FFA, Madalyn Taron-Bethel FFA, Makenzie Sullivan-Bethel FFA, Mason Luka-Dale 4-H.

Pottawatomie County fair results

Baking Awards

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Baking AwardsSponsored By Oklahoma Wheat Commission Senior Division: (Baking Dish) Champion: Beth Mills; Reserve Champion: Tawana Holland Bread Machine Champion: Tawana Holland Junior Division: Champion: Madison Maddox - Dale 4H Reserve Champion: Addison Mcdaniel Bethel 4H Bread Machine Champion:...

Court appearance set in manslaughter

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A $50,000 bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Shawnee man charged with second degree manslaughter accused of causing the death of a woman has been return and filed and his initial appearance has been scheduled.Raymond G Treat, 65, was formally charged July 25, 2025 in Lincoln County District...

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