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Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Passionate about stroke care

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
When Orville Fisher was first approached about working in the stroke program at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in 2014, he said it had been neglected and overlooked.
The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
There are many sides to Agra senior Rylie Pendergraff.She’s an All Conference softball player and made it all the way to nationals with a travel team last year.

Chandler school board

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Chandler Board of Education members hired a full-time library aide and approved the district mileage reimbursement rate for the calendar year 2026 at $0.72.5 per mile.They hired Shannon Smith as a full time library aide, School Supt. Scott Baade said.

Applications open for scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has opened up applications for its annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. According to a press release from the organization, more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available.

Back to court next week in cruelty case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan.

Dale school board meets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt.
The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Community program teaches hope

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
In a room tucked away on the second floor of the Hope Builders Society office on Seventh Street, a group of people gathered, some helping themselves to fruit and snack trays along the side of the room, others seated and chatting.

Formal charges filed in Meeker shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Formal felony charges have been filed against a landlord in Meeker who was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Casino preview

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The first slot machine was ceremoniously installed at the soon-to-open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino just outside Chandler.
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