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Man charged with A&B against officer

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A McLoud man was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and obstructing an officer, according to court documents.Joseph Wade Murdock, 43, was charged on March 24 for an incident that occurred on or about March 20.According to the probable cause affidavit, Dep. Houston Byford and Dep.
Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Library at Chandler Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Provisions for incapacitated voters

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Local students win at academic contest

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Schools from around the state, including Lincoln County, took part in the 52nd Annual Scholastic Meet at Seminole State College on March 26, according to a press release from the college.
Above is one of the new trucks donated to the Wellston Fire Department. The department fashioned the graphics after popular show “Emergency,” after recieving the same call numbers from the show. Photo/Todd Beesley

Above is one of the new trucks donated to the Wellston Fire Department. The department fashioned the graphics after popular show “Emergency,” after recieving the same call numbers from the show. Photo/Todd Beesley

Wellston Fire Department gets a glow up

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Wellston Fire Department has received new equipment and certification to help the department be more prepared to respond to wild and structure fires, along with medical emergencies.
Chandler resident Landon Gray lets his disc fly on a hole affectionately called “The Rattlers” at Stroud’s The Nest Disc Golf Course. The hole gets its name from the rock formations that resemble the pygmy rattlers that live in the area. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler resident Landon Gray lets his disc fly on a hole affectionately called “The Rattlers” at Stroud’s The Nest Disc Golf Course. The hole gets its name from the rock formations that resemble the pygmy rattlers that live in the area. Photo/Emily Kalka

Players fly high at Stroud disc golf courses

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Whenyouwalkdownthe wooded paths of The Nest Disc Golf Course along the shores of Stroud Lake, you can tell that it’s loved.It’s in the way Richard Thorntonpicksupbranches as he walks and throws them off the paths while chatting about how it came to be.
Chandler High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

Chandler High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

Chandler High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Kennedy Allen, JayceeCross,NicolasLinn, Lexi Martzall, Lily Milam, Weston Miller, Adrianna Rivera, Journey Sanchez, Mattison White and Katie Wright were named valedictorians.
Taking the next step forward: Cameron Black

Taking the next step forward: Cameron Black

Taking the next step forward: Cameron Black

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Even though there’s still about half a semester left in the school year, North Rock Creek senior Cameron Black is already one foot out the door.He plans to attend Seminole State after graduation and become a medical lab technician, but he’s already part of the way there.
Shailey Penn

Shailey Penn

Penn, Schaefer, Snovel Lions of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Shailey Penn, Cooper Snovel and Riley Schafer have been named Lions of the Month for March by the Chandler Lions Club.Shailey Penn is the daughter of JD and Corey Penn.After graduation, she plans to attend Northern Oklahoma College in the fall of 2026.Penn has a 3.

Commissioners discuss data centers at meeting

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed potential data centers coming to the area and transparency surrounding them at Monday’s regular meeting at the courthouse.
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