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CHS alum releases third novel

CHS alum releases third novel

CHS alum releases third novel

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Ginny Myers Sain comes from a family of writers. Her mother is famed young adult (YA) novelist and former Chandler teacher Anna Myers. Her father was a poet. Her younger brother Ben, who still lives in Chandler, was the poet laureate of the state of Oklahoma.

Hearing set in sex abuse case

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for an Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse. John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 4 this year with the two counts.
From left, North Rock Creek Superintendent NRC Superintendent Blake Moody, Ladina Spradlin, Shawn Singleton, Ashlyn Jones, Chief Master Larry Van Schuyver with Military Order of Purple Heart OKC chapter 902

From left, North Rock Creek Superintendent NRC Superintendent Blake Moody, Ladina Spradlin, Shawn Singleton, Ashlyn Jones, Chief Master Larry Van Schuyver with Military Order of Purple Heart OKC chapter 902

NRC honored by Purple Heart organization

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
North Rock Creek was honored as the first school in the country to receive the prestigious Patriotic School of the Year award.

20 years in neglect and abuse cases

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
A Lincoln County resident who waived his right to a jury trial and entered a blind plea of guilty on the day his trial was starting has been sentenced to prison. Brandon Matthew Tarpenning, 40, who deputies said resided in the Harrah area, was first charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec.
North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins lays in a bucket for the Cougars in the area finals last week. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins lays in a bucket for the Cougars in the area finals last week. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

To The Big House

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Three squads from Pott County will be aiming to bring home gold balls from the basketball state tournaments this. The defending state champion Dale girls play at noon Wednesday against Okemah. The two-time defending state champion Dale boys will play Warner at 7:30 p.m.

Sparks man pleads guilty in drug cases

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
A Sparks man facing three drug-related felonies has pleaded not guilty and his case is set for the May felony disposition docket.

Chandler, Stroud choirs win district

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Music is definitely in the air this spring, with the high school choirs at Chandler and Stroud set to compete at the OSSAA state competition. Both recently competed at districts last week. Chandler received superior ratings for their high school and junior high choirs.

Lincoln County Commissioners adopt resolutions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a resolution for the Use Tax Account for 17 fire departments. They also adopted a resolution for funds from the Use Tax Accrued Interest Account to be used towards construction of an Administration Annex when it’s built.
Stroud lineman Peyton Gaylord signed his national letter of intent to play football at Oklahoma Baptist University. Gaylord helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated district season, a 10-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He is pictured with his father, Clint Gaylord, to his left; head coach Josh Presley, to his right; his mother, Heather Gaylord; Stroud Asst. Coach Tim Hinds and Stroud defensive coordinator Neal Bacon.

Stroud lineman Peyton Gaylord signed his national letter of intent to play football at Oklahoma Baptist University. Gaylord helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated district season, a 10-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He is pictured with his father, Clint Gaylord, to his left; head coach Josh Presley, to his right; his mother, Heather Gaylord; Stroud Asst. Coach Tim Hinds and Stroud defensive coordinator Neal Bacon.

Gaylord signs letter of intent with OBU

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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