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CVEC hosts dinner, safety event for first responders

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SEMINOLE, OK — In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) recently hosted a Dinner & Electrical Dangers event for local first responders.

The American Legion Post #64 color guard stands at ease at Davenport Cemetery on Monday morning. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler Junior High releases honor roll lists

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

ChandlerJuniorHighhas announced its honor roll lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

State Question Analysis

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

One question will appear on the June 16, 2026, Primary Election Ballot. It was placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. The question is reprinted here as it will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary prepared by the Oklahoma Press Association.

Chandler High School band takes on Nashville

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Chandler High School band was invited to play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville through its Music City Performance Program.

Left is Jim Ross and right is Shellee Graham. The two display their book on Route 66 while wearing their Oklahoma Book Award medallions. Photo Provided by Shellee Graham.

Route 66 book wins 2 awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Abook celebrating 100 years of Route 66 recently won two prestigous book awards, according to a press release from one of the authors.

Pam Hunt presents the 60-Year Member award to Sandy Jones.

Beta Sigma Phi celebrates 95th Founder’s Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Psi Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Stroud, joined thousands of members throughout the world to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the organization on April 30, 1931. It was also the 47th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.

A member of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run makes her way through Chandler on May 21. The four-month run will go through all 50 states and covered 71 miles from Bristow to Oklahoma City on Route 66. The run is to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Photo/Emily Kalka

Neglect case continued

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Seven adults charged with four felony counts of child neglect from Davenport have had their cases continued.Jasmine Stewart, Ray Mitchum Sr., Juanita Mitchum, Joyce Mitchum, Alicia Mitchum, Rex. R. MitchumandRayMitchum Jr. all had pre-preliminary hearings on May 14. All were continued until July 9.

Above is a view of New Zion Cemetery located between Chandler and Davenport on Memorial Day. The cemetery is filled with flowers and flags commemorating the holiday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Remembering veterans for generations

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

In a small country cemetery located in between Chandler and Davenport, a small group of volunteers gathers early on a cloudy Saturday morning. They joke around and share stories about friends and what they did throughout the week.They stand next to a box of flags.

Celebrating Stroud’s Class of 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

In the top left photo, Cheyanne Messer grins as she bats away a beach ball that made it’s way into the graduation ceremony. In the top right photo, (from left to right) Jacob Beck, Amarieana Bobo and Jackson Campbell ham it up for the photo during the graduation ceremony.

The graduating class of 2026 from McLoud High School tosses their hats into the air at the end of the ceremony in Firelake Arena on May 23. Photo/Emily Kalka

McLoud, North Rock Creek celebrate grads

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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