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Land management technician Sam Moss works to clear out a thicket of cedars north of Chandler. It’s part of a program run by the Conservation Commission’s Land Management Division to cut down cedars in wildfire-prone areas that could push fire into populated towns. Photo/Emily Kalka

Land management technician Sam Moss works to clear out a thicket of cedars north of Chandler. It’s part of a program run by the Conservation Commission’s Land Management Division to cut down cedars in wildfire-prone areas that could push fire into populated towns. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire prevention

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
With wildfire risks climbing, the land management division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is working to make a dent in the infestation of cedars across the state.

Chandler man sentenced to prison in porn case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A Chandler man facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has been sentenced to prison and placed on probation aftrwards.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.On Sep.

Chandler approves rezoning for OnCue

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Chandler City Council voted to rezone plots near the OnCue gas station on First Street from General Residential to General Commercial at their regular meeting on Jan. 13, allowing for future expansion.
Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Passionate about stroke care

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
When Orville Fisher was first approached about working in the stroke program at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in 2014, he said it had been neglected and overlooked.
The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
There are many sides to Agra senior Rylie Pendergraff.She’s an All Conference softball player and made it all the way to nationals with a travel team last year.

Chandler school board

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Chandler Board of Education members hired a full-time library aide and approved the district mileage reimbursement rate for the calendar year 2026 at $0.72.5 per mile.They hired Shannon Smith as a full time library aide, School Supt. Scott Baade said.

Applications open for scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has opened up applications for its annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. According to a press release from the organization, more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available.

Back to court next week in cruelty case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan.

Dale school board meets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt.
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