Jerry Randall Rickner

Jerry Randall Rickner, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the First Christian Church, Chandler. Additional information can be found at www.parksbrothers.net.

Lions of the Month announced

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. She has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and has taken four years of AP English and concurrent classes.

Dale board approves estimate of needs

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.

Taking Route 66 to school

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.

Pottawatomie County fair results

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:...

Sports week in pictures

Left, Chandler’s Darius Wade tips the ball to himself for an interception in the first quarter of the Stroud game. Photo/Brian Blansett Above left, Stroud rightfielder Brennyn Neeley makes a running catch in foul territory against North Rock Creek in the McLoud tournament.

Bulldogs dtop opener on the road

Taking on the state’s Class B defending state champions on the road in their first contest of the 2025 football season, the Davenport Bulldogs fell to Weleetka 48-14.It was also the first contest for new Davenport head football coach Grant Powell.

Court appearance set in manslaughter

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.

Fastpitch roundup

Carney- For the week: 2-3. Wins over Casady (5-4) and Putnam City (11-10). Losses to Bethany (0-10), Crossings Christian (18) and Wellston (5-6). Now 8-5 for the season Gracie Hernandez singled in Sara Kirkpatrick with the winning run in the bottom of the fifth against Casady.