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Dale Board of Education

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Dale School Board members approved the Estimate of Needs for the 2024-2025 school year during their most recent meeting and approved capacity numbers for 2024-2025.School Supt. Will Jones said the the Estimate of Needs for 2024-2025 totals $5,536,492.26.

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Suspect charged with trying to shoot jailer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A suspect who was arrested by a Wellston police officer for driving while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol, reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.

Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

If screenwriter, actor and director Adam Hampton’s producing partner, Luke Wyckoff, had asked him before entering Kinolime.com’s screenwriting contest, he would have told him to not even bother.“I’m kind of cynical, but he was excited about it.

Stroud won the 66 Classic trophy Friday night, beating Chandler 21-14 and breaking a four-year Lions’ winning streak. It was the first time for Stroud’s seniors to win the trophy and they made of it in the post-game celebration. For more on the game, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud wins!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Honoring a local hero

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The family of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts sits around the sign marking the street named after him in the Chandler VFW on Aug. 31. The VFW Post held a ceremony to recognize the Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Pitts was the first African American officer given the honor in the Vietnam War.

Bench warrant issued

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A $75,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who faces two felony charges.Kimberlyn Joy Blacksher, 52, was formally charged Aug. 12 in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Counselors provided after student’s death

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Chandler Public Schools are grieving the loss of a Junior High School student over the weekend and School Supt. Scott Baade said Tuesday, “It’s tough.

Not guilty plea in lewd acts case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A Wellston man facing a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded innocent to the charges.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.

Prague man charged after altercation

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A Prague man faces a felony assault and battery charge following a reported altercation.Trevor Wade Mills, 23, was formally charged in Lincoln County District July 10 this year with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.He made his initial appearance on July 18.

House full of music

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Chandler may not be a place you’d expect to see a platinum album.But Michael Grayson has a collection, all of them from his father.“He was one of the most famous record producers out of L.A., Miles Grayson,” he proudly proclaimed. “You remember ‘Wild Thing,’ The Troggs? He arranged the music.

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