Meeker FFA officers attend training retreat

BEAU NEWPORT Meeker FFAThe Meeker FFA Chapter Ocer Team recently held its annual Ocer Retreat to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Casino ahead of schedule

EMILY KALKA With each passing day, the new casino on Route 66 being built by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is getting closer to opening -- bringing with it an estimated 350 jobs to the area -- while plans to break ground on the accompanying hotel have been moved up.

August

This time of year is one of my favorites. The month of August is normally hot and, though this might sound a little strange, I like it that way as September nears.So far, August has lived up to its normal billing. We’ve experienced a few days of 100 degree weather or at least near the century mark.

Carney FFA national finalist

EMILY KALKA The Carney FFA chapter has been named a three-star chapter and named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture Award Area, according to a press release from Carney FFA.

Stroud students in finals in agriculture proficiency

Brance Wells and Bailey Faires of the Stroud FFA Chapter in Stroud, Oklahoma have been named national finalists this year for the Turf and Landscape Management Agricultural Proficiency Award and Small Animal Care Agricultural Proficiency Award, respectively.

Stepping forward

Above, kids enjoy the slip and slide put up by the Chandler Fire Department at the Steps for Tomorrow Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Festival on Saturday.

A new year, new teachers

Dale approves adjuncts, extra-curriculars

Dale Board of Education membersattheirmost recent meeting hired some new teachers, employed several adjunct teachers, and approved others for extra-curricular positions for Fiscal Year 2026.