Danker resigns from Wellston Schools
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
The superintendent of Wellston Public Schools resigned at the School Board’s last regular meeting in February.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Improvments on the Turner Turnpike at Wellston are essentially completed outside of some finishing touches. They included building a new bridge over Route 66 and an art installation that is soon to be complete. Photo/Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Turnpike facelift to include Davenport
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
The Turner Turnpike Corridor through Lincoln County is getting a bigger facelift beyond the ongoing widening project. With projects completed or nearly completed in Stroud and Wellston, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is gearing up to start work in Chandler and near Davenport.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Chandler hires Grant Moore as superintendent
Chandler hires Grant Moore as superintendent
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
The Chandler School Board voted unanimously to hire Grant Moore as superintendent for the 202627 school year at a special meeting on Tuesday night.All members were present except for president Joseph Irby.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Kalka to take over as editor of Lincoln County News
Kalka to take over as editor of Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News is entering a new era.Long-time editor Brian Blansett will be semiretiring, and reporter Emily Kalka will take over as editor in April.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
From new kid to creative all star: Braydon White
From new kid to creative all star: Braydon White
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Braydon White, a senior at McLoud, first joined winter and color guard to make friends. He didn’t realize at the time that it would become a creative outlet and a passion.He was new to the school, didn’t really know anyone, and wasn’t involved in a lot of extracurriculars.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Chandler City Council to transfer land to OTA
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to proceed with transferring portions of the Senior Citizen Center and Econolodge property to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at its regular meeting on March 10.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CMA approves amended agreements with OTA
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
The Chandler Municipal Authority approved amended license and utility relocation agreements with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority(OTA)atitsregular meeting on March 10.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison
Local high school bands score well at Districts
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Agra Board approves roof proposal
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Stroud school board renew principal contracts
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
TheStroudSchoolBoard voted to renew contracts with several employees at its regular meeting on March 9.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026