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Construction is underway at Prague on the new high school. A circular drive in front of it has been completed, while work continues directly next to the current high school building. The new facility will be over 40,000 square feet and have 22 classrooms, including two computer labs, a Family and Consumer Science classroom and kitchen, a science lab, art studio space, two teacher workrooms and a dedicated special education space. Photo/Emily Kalka

Prague construction

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meeker man wounded in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A landlord in Meeker 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.Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett reported his deputy was dispatched to 101152 S. 3376 Rd. in Meeker just before 8 a.m. The party who...

Cruelty case back in court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Representation for Jerry Hine requested that they return in one week when he appeared on Jan. 6 at the Lincoln County Courthouse, as they need more time for consultations.

Maddox Metheny

Rotarians of the month named

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Maddox Metheny and Jaycee Cross have been named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Maddox Metheny is the son of Geoff and Laura Metheny.

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Dale FFAOffice: Vice President Class: Senior Family: Parents - Clay & Cassie; Siblings - Caleb, Calvin & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Gordon Cooper, AP History & English, Student CouncilWhat is the most important thing you learned in FFA?The most important thing is honestly just how...

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Danielle MorganHometown: Prague College: UCO Degrees: BS in Education, specializing in child development.Years taught: 5Years at Prague: 4Currently teaching: KindergartenFamily: Proudest daughter of Danny and the late Debbie Morgan, step-daughter of Treasure Morgan; sister to Zac and Maegan...

Jet Smith with his dad, Evan.

Taking the green

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Monday, December 29, 2025

Jet Smith isn’t afraid of setting out on his own.The senior at North Rock Creek started his own car detailing business -- thanks to some inspiration from his brother-in-law -- when he needed a job that would fit his busy schedule.

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Lauren KellyHometown: Shawnee College: Oklahoma State University Degrees: B.A. in Journalism Years taught: 6Years taught at Dale: 4Currently teaching: Special Education 5th-8th Grade Family: Sons - Jack & Reed KellyWhy is teaching important to you?Teaching is important to me becaues I believe...

Seminole State announces fall 2025 nursing grads

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 12 for the nursing students expected tomeetdegreerequirements for the fall 2025 semester.In the photo on the left are nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff.(back row, from left): Nursing Program Office...

Wellston Fire nears ERMA certification

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Monday, December 29, 2025

The Wellston Fire Department is on its way to being certified as an Emergency Medical Response Agency (ERMA).Chief Todd Beesley said the department is working towards state certification, which requires specific equipment, training and annual state inspections.

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