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Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

The season of sickness

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
For some, it starts with a sore throat. For others, it’s a sniffle or a cough. Then come the aches and chills. Possibly a fever. Next thing you know, your nose is as red as Rudolf’s but without the fun of saving Christmas.That’s right. It’s flu season. Or, as the U.S.
The Chandler High School Pom Squad is the 3A Jazz State Champion for the third year in a row. The team competed at the OSDTDA State Championships on Dec. 13 and 14 in Tulsa at the Cox Communication Center. They also placed fourth in jazz overall, keeping company with 5A and 6A schools, according to Coach Holly Hilgenfeld. They also got runnerup in 3A Hip-hop. Photo Submitted/ Holly Hilgenfeld.

The Chandler High School Pom Squad is the 3A Jazz State Champion for the third year in a row. The team competed at the OSDTDA State Championships on Dec. 13 and 14 in Tulsa at the Cox Communication Center. They also placed fourth in jazz overall, keeping company with 5A and 6A schools, according to Coach Holly Hilgenfeld. They also got runnerup in 3A Hip-hop. Photo Submitted/ Holly Hilgenfeld.

State champions

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Barbara Ann Foster, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.
Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks was born March 1, 1929, in Grandfield, Oklahoma to John Rankin and Nola (Davenport) McConnell. She passed away on December 12,2024,inChandler at the age of 95.Preceding Pearl in death are her parents, husbands and four siblings.
Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Skyler Lane Reynolds entered this world on May 26, 2000, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.He is survived by his loving father and mother.He departed from this earthly life on December 11, 2024. Skyler shared 24 years here on earth with his loved ones.
Harley Wayne Patterson Jr

Harley Wayne Patterson Jr

Harley Wayne Patterson Jr

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
HarleyWayne Patterson Jr of Depew, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by family onThursday,December 12, 2024, at the age of 82. Wayne was born on Saturday, February 14, 1942, to Harley Patterson Sr. and Vista Earlen (Lane) Patterson in Grainola, Oklahoma.

Arrests in Stroud car break-ins

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a rash of car burglaries that occurred overnight last week and a number of the items stolen have been recovered, Stroud Police Chief Clint Gay- lord has confirmed.Gaylord reported, "The stolen rifle, a .

Status hearing set on felonies with children

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A status conference has been set for a Prague man who is facing four felony charges with a child.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.
On target in Stroud

On target in Stroud

On target in Stroud

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Over 40 students calmly walk to retrieve their bows at the sound of a beep. They then form a long, even line that runs from one end of the basketball court to the other. The air, which had previously been filled with country music, now had the sounds of soft “thunks.

Stroud to get visitors’ locker room

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Stroud School Board voted last week to approve a $1.4 million visitor’s locker room to be located at the football field.Superintendent Joe Van Tuyl said they’ve been working on the development for some time, and he doesn’t see it as a large undertaking.“We had available finances.
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