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Congratulations to Patty & Gary Clark of Carney, OK! They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 17, 2023. May you have a year of Jubilee this Golden year! 1973-2023

Congratulations to Patty & Gary Clark of Carney

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Early voting begins

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Early voting for next Tuesday’s municipal and school elections across Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties begins today, Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.

Charges filed in fatality

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A first degree manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been filed against a driver whose semi-trailer truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Stroud man who died in the crash. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, of Jennings, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23.

Jaylee Friend

Prague announces valedictorians, salutatorian

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2023. Valedictorians are Kyler Kinslow, Kaden Simons, Cameron Hightower, Kayla Martin, Jaylee Friend, Courtney Brydon, Ayleen Vazquez and Avery Terrell. The salutatorian is Benjamin Foster.

Pedestrian killed on turnpike

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A pedestrian was reportedly killed on the Turner Turnpike early Sunday morning four miles west of Chandler in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eliasar Seijo, who investigated the collision, identified the man who died as Ian Spann, 19, of Sapupla.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met for business meetings and socials over the last month. President Pam Hunt, presided over the business portion of the meetings and those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries were recognized.

County students make premium sale at OYE

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Two students from Chandler, two from Wellston and one from Prague had animals qualify for the Sale of Champions at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last week in Oklahoma City.

Meeker: No action on ordinance

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week voted to take no action on amending an ordinance that would have removed the ability to grow marijuana inside the city limits.

Former Tryon officials to stand trial

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have pleaded not guilty and their trials have been scheduled.

State Rep. Kevin Wallace speaks to a group of about 30 people at the legislative forum at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler last week. At the table is state Sen. Grant Green, who also addressed the crowd and answered questions. Photo/Elizabeth Golliver

Legislative forum in Chandler

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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