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McLoud couple Cory (left) and Melody (right) Martin stand inside their stable with their two Fresians, Lady Lorelei (left) and her daughter, Aurora Avail (left). The two built the stable themselves with help from friends and family. Melody is passionate about sharing her love for Fresian horses, as well as the many causes she champions and supports, such as Cargo Ranch and Guardians of the Forest. Photo/Emily Kalka

McLoud couple Cory (left) and Melody (right) Martin stand inside their stable with their two Fresians, Lady Lorelei (left) and her daughter, Aurora Avail (left). The two built the stable themselves with help from friends and family. Melody is passionate about sharing her love for Fresian horses, as well as the many causes she champions and supports, such as Cargo Ranch and Guardians of the Forest. Photo/Emily Kalka

A stable full of heart

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Upon walking into Brush Springs Stables it is obvious that a lot of love and heart went into it.

County road near Wellston to close briefly

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
County Road 3330 will be closed between SH-66 in Wellston and County Rd. 930 today through early August as part of ongoing construction work to prepare this area for a local detour route ahead of an expected year-long closure of SH-66. Motorists may use County Rd. 930 to County Rd.

Meeker dissolves Growth and Development Committee

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to dissolve the Meeker Growth and Development Committee.Trustee Lanny Thompson said, “We’ve been discussing the Meeker Growth and Development Committee ever since I came on this board. I’m sick and tired of talking about it.

City Council approves signs

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Chandler City Council approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install advanced school warning signs with flashing beacons on Route 66, leading up to Jon Gray Drive.
Travis Marak with part of his herd of dairy cattle. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Travis Marak with part of his herd of dairy cattle. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather - hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’sTravis Marak, a dairy farmer from Meeker.

More gas, tacos coming

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Chandler is getting more food and gas options, with Casey’s convenience store and Taco Bell set to be built in the coming months.Casey’s has already closed and is set to build across from Walmart off Route 66 on the east side of town, according to City Manager Jason Orr.
Lifeguard Lizzy Kliewer cautions some swimmers at the Chandler Pool last week. She is one of six lifeguards who work at the pool this summer. A typical day sees about 50 to 80 people coming up to the pool. Photo/Emily Kalka

Lifeguard Lizzy Kliewer cautions some swimmers at the Chandler Pool last week. She is one of six lifeguards who work at the pool this summer. A typical day sees about 50 to 80 people coming up to the pool. Photo/Emily Kalka

More than sun tans

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The happy shrieks and chatter of kids filled the air alongside the scent of chlorine and sunscreen.Seated behind a desk, wrapped in a towel, Cynthia Snider seemed to carry on about four different conversations at once, never losing track of any.

Language set for ballot on county EMS district

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners have approved the language for a ballot proposition to submit to the people creating an Emergency Medical Service District to provide ambulance services to all county residents.

County commission

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved the purchase of software for the county and also approved contract labor for the Opioid Abatement grant administrator.Commissioners voted 2-1 to purchase Isolved HR Software for $45,225.
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