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The buildings at 1214 and 1216 Manvel (from left to right) formerly housed the St. Cloud Hotel, built by John Edward Gormley in 1904. Photo/ Brian Blansett

The buildings at 1214 and 1216 Manvel (from left to right) formerly housed the St. Cloud Hotel, built by John Edward Gormley in 1904. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Buildings coming down

The Chandler City Council voted Tuesday to demolish the buildings located at 1214 and 1216 Manvel Ave.It did not set a timeframe, but estimated it could cost between $120,000 and $200,000.The Council determined that the buildings - in the state they are currently in - are a hazard to public safety.

13 fire chiefs write governor

The fire chiefs of Lincoln County have signed and sent a letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt, voicing their opposition to the removal of Oklahoma Forestry Director Mark Goeller and urging the governor to reconsider the decision and provide clear reasons why he is on this path.
Paige Coyle (right) from Coyle Family Farms helps a customer pick out a loaf of sourdough bread at her stall on April 5. It was the opening day of the season for the 2A Chandler OK Farmers Market. Photo/Emily Kalka

Paige Coyle (right) from Coyle Family Farms helps a customer pick out a loaf of sourdough bread at her stall on April 5. It was the opening day of the season for the 2A Chandler OK Farmers Market. Photo/Emily Kalka

Farmers' markets opening

Spring has arrived in Lincoln County, bringing with it rain, but most importantly, it marks the opening of local farmers’ markets. There are a handful in the area, including markets in Chandler, Wellston, McLoud and Meeker.
Shakoda Wright

Shakoda Wright

Lions of the month announced

Shakoda Wright and Shelby Knight were named the Lions of the Month for March by the Chandler Lions Club.Shakoda Wright is the daughter of Takeilo Wright and Cassondra Taylor. She has a younger sister, Iridessa, and a younger brother, Jeramiah.Wright has won many awards.

Area bands end season on high note

While the school year hasn’t quite ended, local high school bands have ended their competition seasons on high notes. The bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud and Prague all competed in the OSSAA State competition last week.

County Commission meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted the six-year County Improvement of Roads and Bridges allocation plan and resolution. They also adopted a County Bridge and Road Improvement resolution for road work on bus routes in Carney, Wellston and Perkins with reimbursement from the Iowa Tribe.

Scholarships awarded

Three students were recognized by Seminole State College at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony on March 25 - Savana Sims from Prague, Felicity Hamilton from McLoud, and Emelia Bronson from Shawnee, according to a...

Planters to spruce up downtown Chandler

With spring in the air, downtown Chandler is about to get a bit of a spruce-up. Planters will line the sidewalks on Manvel, running from Sixth Street down to 11th Street.The plants are part of a beautification project by the City of Chandler.

Dale board of education

Dale Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations for 20252026, hired two new personnel and accepted the resignations of three others.School Supt.

Kingdom of Heaven

As I read in the bible I think if we don’t follow Jesus and keep His sayings we could be in the most trouble forever. How do we get to be chosen keeps crossing my mind.I keep seeing Jesus telling us to get away from ourselves as our master. He said we can’t serve two masters.