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Fish returns for rodeo

Fish returns for rodeo

Fish returns for rodeo

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Audrey Fish, a high school junior from Wellston, quite literally grew up competing at the Chandler Open Rodeo.“Since I was very little, probably two, I used to ride my ponies there.

Chandler creates economic board

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TheChandlerCityCouncil approved the creation of a new economic development authority and appointed Ben Myers as the new council member for Ward III at its latest regular meeting on July 15, among other items.The meeting was postponed by a week after they could not reach a quorum on July 8.
Improvements at the rodeo arena

Improvements at the rodeo arena

Improvements at the rodeo arena

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Chandler Round Up Club Rodeo Arena has gotten a facelift.The arena now has new bleachers and lights, upgrading the experience for spectators and competitors alike.“We’ve got lights in the pens now. We got new arena lights.

Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June. Those charges include enabling child sexual abuse and child neglect.
Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.

Schools still waiting on federal money

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Schools in Lincoln County are still missing federal funds in the midst of a federal-level freeze. According to the superintendents at Chandler and Stroud, the schools are missing about $57,000 and $80,000, respectively, of what they received in federal funds last year.The U.S.

Chandler board approves personnel moves

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Chandler School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting on July 14, including the appointment of new principals for the junior high and high school.
Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Last week, hundreds of young cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe have descended on Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

McLoud woman waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A McLoud woman has waived her preliminary hearing on three childrelated sex crimes and her arraignment has been scheduled.A man from Harrah, charged with her, was earlier been bound over to stand trial on three childrelated sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.
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