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Above, Stroud senior Aiden Collins contends for a pass in the Tigers’ scrimmage against Mannford on Friday. Right, Chandler tacklers make life difficult for Drumright on Thursday. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Above, Stroud senior Aiden Collins contends for a pass in the Tigers’ scrimmage against Mannford on Friday. Right, Chandler tacklers make life difficult for Drumright on Thursday. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Football time!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Football season kicked off with scrimmages last week and continues this week as five of the area’s seven football-playing schools open regular-season play.Chandler hosts long-time state power Clinton at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Hailey Johnson after winning the cross country meet at Prague on Saturday. Photo/Monica Johnson

Hailey Johnson after winning the cross country meet at Prague on Saturday. Photo/Monica Johnson

Johnson wins Prague meet

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Prague senior Hailey Johnson ran an 8:40.56 to win the girls division of the Prague cross country meet Saturday and help her team to a first-place finish.Johnson finished just ahead of teammate Jocelyn Ward, who covered the2400-meter course in 8:51.49.Jordyn Neeley from Stroud was fifth, Hanna...
Stroud second baseman Carlee Miller throws to first after a forceout while Davenport’s Gracie Miller slides in to second. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud second baseman Carlee Miller throws to first after a forceout while Davenport’s Gracie Miller slides in to second. Photo/Beth Young

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Week of August 16-22 CarneyFor the week:4-1. Wins over Depew (13-0 and 15-1), Asher (3-2) and Mulhall-Orlando (10-2). Loss to Asher (12-2). Record:5-6.Emmalynn Drake was 3-for-4, drove in three runs and scored two in the first game against Depew.
Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Meeker FFA Chapter has been named a National 3-Star Chapter by the National FFAOrganization, recognizing the chapter’s dedication to leadership development, community involvement and agricultural education.The National Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters that demonstrate excellence in...
The one with the holes

The one with the holes

The one with the holes

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
One spring, not long after we had moved to the country house, my dad had the grand idea to plant a forest of pine trees along our quarter-mile driveway.
Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire conditions continue heating up under burn ban

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The high heat and little to no rain over the past several weeks have exacerbated the fire situation in Lincoln County.Fire departments and Emergency Management have recorded an increase in fire calls compared to previous years.The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a burn ban last Wednesday.

Frisbies waive speedy trial, continued to Dec.

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A Prague couple facing over 40 felony charges between them related to child sexual abuse and physical abuse have waived their rights to a speedy trial.Kimberly Ann Frisbie, 51, stood before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Aug. 25 and waived her right to a speedy trial.
Showtime at the county fair

Showtime at the county fair

Showtime at the county fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dozens of participants took part in this years 2026 Lincoln County Fall Fair.Folks from all over showed pigs, goats, cows and sheep, among other events throughout the week.
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