Bridge, Frazier, Smith named Lions of the Month

Madelyn Bridge, Carley Frazier and Blaklei Smith have been named the Lions of the Month for September by the Chandler Lions Club.Madelyn Bridge is the daughterofSarahandDoug Bridge. She has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her class.

White Rock announces 2026-27 free meal program

WhiteRockPublicSchool announces its participation in the USDAChild Nutrition Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for the 2026–2027 school year.All enrolled students in the district may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge. All meals served follow U.S.

County Commissioners discuss new SUD providers

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed new substance abuse disorder (SUD) providers in the wake of Gateway closing at their regular meeting on Aug. 24.The County is considering contracts with Redemption, which handles the jail contract, and has also reached out to CREOKS.

Chandler Library offers StoryTeller Studio

The Chandler Public Library is offering a new service to help residents digitize their memories.

Shawnee man faces felony DUI

Aman is facing a felony and misdeamenor charge after an alleged drunk driving incident on July 14.

Author to visit Chandler Library

The Chandler Public Library is hosting author Rebecca Ecker on Sept. 9.Ecker will be giving a short talk and book reading, followed by an author meet-and-greet for her inspirational book “May You Seek Beauty Wherever You Go.

CVEC hosts school essay contest

The Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with the Seminole American Legion, is hosting the 26th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony and Essay Contest, according to a CVEC press release.The ceremony is open to the public and will feature free food and refreshments.

Man charged with receiving stolen goods

A man has been charged with two felonies after a search warrant was carried out at a residence in Meeker on July 21.Bobby Allen Whitson, 43, was charged with one felony count of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and one felony count of knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.

Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic

As Dean Wakely sits in the foyer of the H&S Theatre, he smiles while recalling his childhood running around the historic business and building.“I got stuck running the projectors when I was 12 and 13,” he said. “So, I’ve been up there for, well, since I was 12 years old, working almost every day.