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Commissioners meeting

The Lincoln County Commissioners voted to approve the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Tobacco Free Policy at their meeting on Aug. 18, among other items.They also approved the Comprehensive Tobacco-Free and Vape-Free Policies and Checklists.

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Lincoln County MarriagesKobe Norton of Meeker and Macy Alexis Hedge of Chandler ChadAllen Sparks and Jennifer ann Rogers, both of Prague DivorcesAlfred Joseph Hancock vs Emma Delaney Hancock Small ClaimsIndebtednesses filed:Bell Finance vs William Aaron Lynn Holmes Bell FInance vs Sabrina L...

Chandler approves branding, downtown master plan project

The Chandler City Council voted to adopt new branding standards and launch the downtown master plan project in its regular meeting on Aug. 12.Additionally, Ben Myers was sworn in as councilperson for Ward III after Greg Huffman stepped down because he relocated out of state.
Workers begin pouring the pad at the new basketball court at Reed Park. Work to renovate the area is underway, and the plans include a new pavilion and parking as well as the court. Photo/Marvin Holmes

Workers begin pouring the pad at the new basketball court at Reed Park. Work to renovate the area is underway, and the plans include a new pavilion and parking as well as the court. Photo/Marvin Holmes

Work at Reed Park

Photo/Emily Kalka The Pride of Chandler marching band prepares its new program - “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” - on the final day of their band camp on Aug. 8. Later that day, the band held a public preview for friends and family later that afternoon.

Photo/Emily Kalka The Pride of Chandler marching band prepares its new program - “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” - on the final day of their band camp on Aug. 8. Later that day, the band held a public preview for friends and family later that afternoon.

Ready to play

Big things sometimes come in small packages. Or in the case of the Chandler High School and Prague High School marching bands, small numbers.

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week employed several new personnel, accepted the resignations of five people and approved several policy updates and revisions.They also approved several for adjunct teaching positions.School Supt.

Meeker school board meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several adjunct teachers and approved an update to the District's CLEP Plan.Without needing to enter into an executive session, the members approved hiring the following for adjunct positions.

Meeker FFA officers attend training retreat

BEAU NEWPORT Meeker FFAThe Meeker FFA Chapter Ocer Team recently held its annual Ocer Retreat to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.
Casino ahead of schedule

Casino ahead of schedule

Casino ahead of schedule

EMILY KALKA With each passing day, the new casino on Route 66 being built by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is getting closer to opening -- bringing with it an estimated 350 jobs to the area -- while plans to break ground on the accompanying hotel have been moved up.
Carney FFA national finalist

Carney FFA national finalist

Carney FFA national finalist

EMILY KALKA The Carney FFA chapter has been named a three-star chapter and named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture Award Area, according to a press release from Carney FFA.