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Abover, Chandler junior James Kerr, left, and sophomore Caballa Reno, right, play Hamlet and Ophelia in a scene from Chandler High School’s one-act, “How to Survive Being a Shakespeare Play.” The troupe competes in regionals on Oct. 10. Photo/ Below, freshman Cooper Lincoln and sophomore Alexis Birney play couple Chris and Ann from Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” The school is competing in one-act regionals on Oct. 15. Photos/Emily Kalka

Students take stage for one-acts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A gentle strain of music from the 1940s fills the room, transporting everyone back in time.A family laments the damage done to a tree memorializing a son lost during the war. A couple worries about how the mother will take their relationship.

Suspect waives speedy trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies has waived a speedy trial.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.

Davenport man faces felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A Davenport man facing five felonies after he was arrested for allegations of sex-related charges with a 15-year-old minor has been set for a felony disposition docket.

Chandler’s Darius Wade (3) eludes a couple of would-be tacklers from Metro Christian. Photo/Brian Blansett

Metro 35, Chandler 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

No. 3 Metro Christian staked a strong claim to the favorites’ role in District 2A-4 with a dominant 35-0 victory over Chandler Friday night.The Patriots moved to 5-0 for the season and 2-0 in district, while the Lions moved to 2-3 and 1-1.

Stroud senior Kason Presley (40) packs the ball for the 5-0 Tigers against Meeker Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers 65, Dogs 32

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

It was the COVID year of 2020 and the Stroud Tigers’ football team was struggling.A year after the team went 11-1, Josh Presley was the new head coach and the Tigers were struggling every week.They lost to Meeker, 54-7, and to ancient rival Chandler, 48-0.

The week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Above, Dale first baseman Teague Muncy reaches for a throw on a pickoff attempt last week in the super regional, won by the Lady Pirates. Photo/Rick Hester. Right, Stroud flag corps members Emma Wells, front, and Hannah Goss entertained the crowd during the Stroud-Meeker football game.

Area bands march through season

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Staff WriterEMILY KALKA All six area marching bands competed in three competitions this weekend, with some making improvements on previous scores.North Rock Creek High School marching band competed in the Sound of Southeast Marching Festival in Checotah on Oct. 5.

Hearing set for driver after two-car crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston.

Davenport falls to Yale, 49-0

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Playing their final non-district game of the season on the road against No. 2 ranked Yale, the Davenport Bulldogs suffered a 49-0 defeat.Coach John Greenfield said Monday, “We took the game to the fourth quarter. We’re the first team to take them past half time so far this season,” he noted.

November trial set for Sparks man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A Sparks man facing four felonies and a couple of misdemeanors has waived a jury trial and his bench trial has been scheduled for November.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

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