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...

Friendship

It’s been a while since I touched on a topic that really is important to me. It’s probably important to most people, also.That is friendship. I’m not sure a person can have too many friends.

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.

Dwight Clay Riley

Dwight Clay Riley passedawayonWednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Dwight was born to Willis Riley and Francis (Keith) Riley on Sunday, January 31, 1954, in Chandler, OK.Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his sister.

Knight, Gardner named April Rotarians

Shelby Knight and Samuel Gardner from Chandler High School have been named Rotarians of the Month for April by the Chandler Rotary Club.Shelby Knight is the daughter of Houston and Amanda Knight, who own their own business, Knights Cleaning Service, which cleans residential homes.

Lincoln commissioners updated on acres burned

Lincoln county commissioners during their most regular meeting were provided an update by Emergency Management on the destruction and the number of acres burned in the county during the recent wildfire outbreak.

Stitt: block grants could help schools

Block grants could help more money reach schools directly, said Gov. Kevin Stitt.On March 25, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters requested block grants from the federal government rather than typical funding through the Department of Education, with the support of the state House and Senate.

County students graduate from L.E.A.D.

About 400 students from Lincoln and Payne counties recently completed the L.E.A.D. program, according to a press release. The students are sixth and ninth graders from Ripley Middle School, Perkins-Tryon Middle School, Carney Middle School, Carney High School and Perkins-Tryon High School.L.E.A.D.