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High school hoops

High school hoops

High school hoops

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Above, both teams converge in the lane as Chandler’s Jaylee Ventris (15) sinks a free throw to clinch Chandler’s 48-43 victory over Wellston last week. Right, Jacob Beck (4) grabs a rebound for Stroud during the Tigers’ game with Chandler Friday night. No.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Above, the mascots for Chandler and Wellston shared a feline moment last week when the two teams met in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Dayton Forsythe throws one down for Dale in the top-ranked Pirates’ win over Christian Heritage. Photo/Rick Hester.
Jana Telford (center), a music teacher from Chandler, receives a Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education from Gov. Kevin Stitt (right of Telford) at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Jan. 30. To the far left is Tracie Chapman, chair of the Oklahoma Arts Council who emceed the event, and to the far right is Amber Sharples, the executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council who announced the awards. Telford is one of five educators who received the award. Photo/Emily Kalka

Jana Telford (center), a music teacher from Chandler, receives a Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education from Gov. Kevin Stitt (right of Telford) at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Jan. 30. To the far left is Tracie Chapman, chair of the Oklahoma Arts Council who emceed the event, and to the far right is Amber Sharples, the executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council who announced the awards. Telford is one of five educators who received the award. Photo/Emily Kalka

Telford receives Governor’s Award

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
EMILY KALKA Staff writer A 40-year legacy culminated in recognition that was a long time coming on Jan. 30.

Earthquake rattles area

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
EMILY KALKA and MIKE McCORMICK Staff writers For most people in Lincoln County, it started with a rumble. - “You can always hear it coming when they happen.
The intersection at Ninth & Manvel in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

The intersection at Ninth & Manvel in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ninth & Manvel: Stop signs going up

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
EMILY KALKA The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to install a four-way stop at the intersection of 9th and Manvel around the first week of March, according to Chandler City Manager Jason Orr. Orr initially made the request for the signs on Nov.
Gifted and Talented teacher Karrie Cheney presents the history of Rt. 66 to students at Park Road before Mayor Kent McVey introduced the Chandler Initiative. Photo/Emily Kalka

Gifted and Talented teacher Karrie Cheney presents the history of Rt. 66 to students at Park Road before Mayor Kent McVey introduced the Chandler Initiative. Photo/Emily Kalka

GT students to help clean up Route 66

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” The famous line from John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech in 1961 was a the heart of Chandler Mayor Kent McVey’s talk with Gift and Talented students at Park Road on Jan. 24.

Two felony charges for Meeker man

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A Meeker man faces two felonies after he reportedly assaulted a Lincoln County deputy sheriff and threatened to burn down his grandparents’ home. Casen Anthony Morgan, 28, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Jan.
Annsley Babek, posing after coronation with escort Ean Watham, was crowned Meeker Homecoming queen Friday night before the Bulldogs’games with Stroud.

Annsley Babek, posing after coronation with escort Ean Watham, was crowned Meeker Homecoming queen Friday night before the Bulldogs’games with Stroud.

Meeker Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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