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New building for Emergency Management

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Lincoln County Emergency Management has a new home.The old Tool Time Rental in Chandler was recently purchased using grant funds and Use Tax funds on Feb. 12.

Prague students graduate

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Two students from Prague have recently graduated from two major universities.Kara Stanley earned a Master’s in Instructional Design and Learning Technology from the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater at winter commencement in December.

Wellston chief resigns

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wellston Police Chief Alf Hancock has resigned from his position, according to the Town of Wellston.Hancock had been chief since 2019. Shawn Stewart will be the interim police chief.
STATE!

STATE!

STATE!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Above, the McLoud girls wrestling team celebrated its second consecutive state championship Saturday.The Lady Redskins dominated the tournament and set a record for most points.Photo/Jennifer Pryor Right, the Wellston Lady Tigers celebrate after earning a berth in the Class A state tournament.
Meeker students play a variety of games on the school’s new Bulldog Square. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker students play a variety of games on the school’s new Bulldog Square. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bulldog Square

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A team of students at Meeker High School worked to transform a spot at the middle and high school into a safe, fun environment for all.Bulldog Square, which will have a grand opening on March 13, started with an idea.
Passion for firefighting and ball

Passion for firefighting and ball

Passion for firefighting and ball

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dale senior Hunter Watkins is already well into following his dream of being a firefighter.He’s currently taking classes at Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center (EOC) for his Firefight I and II certifications, while volunteering with the McLoud Fire District alongside his father.
County livestock show

County livestock show

County livestock show

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Hog Show Class 1 Berkshire Gilts 1st Place - Paige Keeling 2nd Place - Kylie Ebers 3rd Place - Cason Imhoff 4th Place - Emmary Mlynek 5th Place - Lila Stancell 6th Place - Allen Simon Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Paige Keeling Reserve Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Kylie Ebers Bronze Champion Berk Gilt -...

Absentee ballots available

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2026 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or by downloading and printing an application from the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.

Davenport restores chief’s pay

Emily Kalka Sta Writer
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Davenport City Council voted to restore pay to the police chief at its regular meeting on Feb. 17 at Town Hall.Not only did the Council vote to restore pay, but it also restored pay dates to the 1st and 15th of every month and granted the chief back pay for six months at $953.33 a month, $476.
Midwestern Wrecking continues into the third week of demolition on the St. Cloud buildings, now moving to bring down the facade on 1216 Manvel. Because of the complexity of the project, it could take longer to bring both buildings down safely and to preserve the other businesses next to them. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Midwestern Wrecking continues into the third week of demolition on the St. Cloud buildings, now moving to bring down the facade on 1216 Manvel. Because of the complexity of the project, it could take longer to bring both buildings down safely and to preserve the other businesses next to them. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

St. Cloud Hotel

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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