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Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Over 16 fires burn roughly 10,000 acres

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Over 130 fires in 44 counties burned about 170,000 acres in Oklahoma on Friday, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt. Current estimates state that there were over 300 homes and structures destroyed, along with four deaths and at least 142 injured.
New York Times Bestselling Author and Chandler alum Ginny Myers Sain speaks with junior high English teacher PamAnderson at the Chandler Public Library on March 12 about her latest book and writing while on a book tour for “When the Bones Sing.” This is her fourth YA mystery/thriller book in about four years. Photo/Emily Kalka

New York Times Bestselling Author and Chandler alum Ginny Myers Sain speaks with junior high English teacher PamAnderson at the Chandler Public Library on March 12 about her latest book and writing while on a book tour for “When the Bones Sing.” This is her fourth YA mystery/thriller book in about four years. Photo/Emily Kalka

Best-selling author comes to town

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

City Council approves speed limit change on Joe Long Drive

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to change the speed limit and add signs along Joe Long Drive in their monthly meeting on March 13.Currently, the speed limit is 35 miles per hour, but it will be lowered to 25 miles per hour to match the surrounding roads .
Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The City of Chandler is jumpstarting plans to spruce up Imel and Reed Parks.The City Council voted in their monthly meeting on March 11 to award contracts to two companies for the projects; however, these plans have been in the works for about a year or so.They approved a $427,860.
Representative Stephanie Bice spoke at the Chandler Lions Club on March 13 at First Christian Church. Photo/Emily Kalka

Representative Stephanie Bice spoke at the Chandler Lions Club on March 13 at First Christian Church. Photo/Emily Kalka

Meeker city attorney to look into dilaphadated buildings

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
MeekerTownBoardof Trustees this week voted to authorize the Town’s attorney to look into a couple of properties that could be targets for condemnation.The Trustees also voted to repeal an ordinance where each board member was responsible for oneormoredepartments.

OKC man pleads guilty to possession

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
An Oklahoma City man who was charged just two weeks ago with a felony and misdemeanor has waived his preliminary hearing and entered guilty pleas to both counts.

Agra man charged with possession of child porn

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
An Agra man previously convicted of two felony counts related to crimes against a minor faces a new charge also related to a minor.A formal charge was filed in Lincoln County District on March 6, 2025 against Zachary TaylorWatkins, 34. He is charged with possession of child pornography.

Prague man pleds guilty to child sex abuse

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A Prague man facing 12 counts of child sexual abuse following his arrest by area law enforcement authorities has entered a guilty plea to each of the 12 charges and his sentencing has been scheduled.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District against Riley Draper, 35.

Pre-lim hearing set for Prague man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Prague man facing a total of 10 felonies and one misdemeanor in two cases filed within 17 days of one another is scheduled to make his initial appearance today after a $250,000 bench warrant issued for his arrest was returned and filed recently.
Clearing the first hurdle

Clearing the first hurdle

Clearing the first hurdle

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As many of you know who might read this column a little over three months ago our daughter Meghan was operated on for a brain tumor that was found to be maglignant.
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