Robert Leroy Pritchard

Robert Leroy Pritchard was born October 3, 1948 to Gus Onvy Pritchard and Mary Thresa (Miller) Pritchard and passed away July 17, 2021. Robert was born just northeast of Carney, grew up in Carney, attended Carney Schools and met Polly Sue Alford in the first grade.

Work on Highway 18

Resurfacing of Highway 18 between Chandler and Meeker is in full swing. Haskell Lemon Construction from Oklahoma City is performing the work and is repaving one lane at a time. Their crew started in Meeker and had reached the Deep Fork River bridge by noon on Friday and the U.S.

Weather affecting local agriculture

Rainfall has scarred an area of Hart Ranch’s hayfield. Standing water—a result of the recent heavy rains— has killed off the bluegrass that had been growing there, replacing it with patches of bare earth that add up to an area a little larger than a school bus.

Running at Nationals

Four Chandler athletes will participate in the 2021 USATF Track and Field National Junior Olympics starting next week in Jacksonville, Fla. The event starts Monday and goes through Aug.

COVID keeps climbing

For at least the third consecutive week, the number of new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties has jumped by double digits, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Reduced meals offered to students

Lincoln County schools have set policy guidelines and prices for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch program, the School Breakfast Program and the After-School Snack Program.

Locals at the IFYR

There was a strong contingent of entrants from Lincoln and Pott counties last week at the International Finals Youth rodeo, which was back in action after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Left, Kenzie Cowden from Chandler competes in the polebending during the second go-round Thursday morning.

Book signing for local author

Shadowy bookshelves contrast with sunlight streaming through the windows to bathe the vintagestyle desk in warmth. The quietly friendly office is a physical embodiment of local historical fiction writer Sandra Wilkins.

Deep Fork River Festival

Wellston held its annual Deep Fork River Festival over the weekend, despite high temperatures and a rain shower. Above, Dan Card entertains passersby. Right, Marcus and Rhonda Rodriguez compete in a game of cornhole. Photos/Alana Owen

Drug arrest in Meeker

A Norman woman has been charged with illegally trafficking drugs following her arrest by Meeker police earlier this month. Mitizi Blayne Williams, 44, was arrested July 3 by Meeker Police Officer Raymond Mackin.