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McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

Local high school bands score well at Districts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Local high school concert bands competed recently at Districts, with some proceeding to state.Bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud, McLoud, Dale, Meeker and Prague all competed at Districts.

Agra Board approves roof proposal

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Agra School Board voted to accept a proposal for the roof replacement at the elementary gymnasium, 5/6 wing and office at its regular meeting on March 9.
Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A local farmer in Carney is working to bring back wheat to the area.Matt Dornan recently competed in the National Wheat Yield Contests, winning second place on the percentage over county yield, which was 10.45 bushels an acre, and first place in quality.

Prague school board approves new super

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ThePragueSchoolBoard approved several employment changes at its regular meeting on March 9, including the hiring of a new superintendent.James Payne received a unanimous vote from the Board, becoming the superintendent of Prague Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Stroud Utility Authority to continue talks with sober living home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Stroud Utilities Authority voted to continue negotiations with a sober living facility about the possible use of the Stroud Wilderness Center at its regular meeting on March 12.
Five in a row!

Five in a row!

Five in a row!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Dale Pirates acknowledge their fans Saturday at the OG&E Coliseum after winning their fifth consecutive Class 2A state championship. The Pirates romped past Fairland, 82-40, in the finals and finished 30-2 for the season.

High winds lead to power outages across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Strong winds knocked out power for many homes across Oklahoma on Sunday, including some in Lincoln County.The entire state was under a red flag fire warning, with Lincoln County especally on alert as March 14 marked the one year since fires burned through around 10,000 acres in the area.
Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

National anthem

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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