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September Rotarians announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Emma Mascho and Shailey Penn have been named Rotarians of the Month for September.Emma Mascho is the daughter of Tim and Mary Mascho. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to obtain a degree in nursing.

Meeker changes hours for town hall

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to change the hours of operation for Town Hall.Following a lengthy discussion that included input from some Town employees, Trustee Kenneth Massey moved to change the hours of Town Hall to four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

Innocent pleas in sex case

Mikemccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A McLoud woman who earlier waived her preliminary hearing on three child-related sex crimes has entered an innocent plea during her arraignment.Formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 27, 2025 are Brandon Lee Morris, 26 and Trisha Nicole Franks, 27.

Chandler awards bid for water project

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) awarded the bid for the water treatment expansion project to Orr Construction for $16,077,019, while also approving a resolution to apply for a loan not to exceed $5 million from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the project.

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

NRC ready to break in new turf

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

North Rock Creek is gearing up for its first home football game on new turf.The installation of artificial turf on the football field will be finished before the game on Friday, with the goalposts being put up on Friday morning, said Superintendent Blake Moody.

Dancing through halftime

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Allison Radcliffe dances as the Pride of Chandler marching band performs their 2025-26 program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” during halftime at the Chandler/Lone Grove game on Sept. 12 at Lone Grove. The marching band is gearing up for their first competition on Sept.

Students on honor rolls

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Southern New Hampshire University announced its Summer 2025 President’s List on Sept. 9, with two students from Lincoln County making the list.Nicolas Moran of Meeker and Heather Massie of Chandler have made the President’s List.

New phone rule having effects in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

There’s been a marked shift in the halls of schools this year. Instead of students shuffling from class to class buried in their phones, they’re actually looking up and talking with each other.

‘Not guilty’ plea in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Stroud man who owned a Maltese breeding operation pleaded not guilty to 408 felony counts of animal cruelty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16. He appeared at the Lincoln County Courthouse before District Judge Sarah Bridges.

The candidates and escorts for Chandler’s homecoming court pose in front of the Media Center on Monday. They are, Back Row: Javarious Wade, Maddox Metheny, Bryson Taylor, Coniah Ritchie; Middle Row: Clayton Ritchie, Sam Hall, Tallan Boggs, Brody Waldman; Front Row: Blaklei Smith, Kennedy Allen, Jaycee Cross, Elli Hilgenfeld; Kids: Kimber Byus and Cruz Wunderlich. The coronation will be 6 p.m. Friday before the football game against Clinton. Photo/Emily Kalka

Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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