The paddle story

All of my siblings and I grew up with a fear of the paddle. Granted, none of us save Trey - really got it that much. I remember as a very young child, just Mom saying, “I’m going to get the paddle” would be enough to strike the fear of God in me, and I wouldn’t step out of line.

Commissioners approve agreements

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved intergovernmental cooperative agreements between the sheriff’s office and several local police departments at their regular meeting on April 20.

Playoff season has arrived

Playoffs for the spring sports season begin this week, with slow-pitch softball districts onWednesday andThursday and girls golf regionals earlier this week.Three area schools will play their one-day slowpitch districts at home on Wednesday and four at home on Thursday.

Agra High School announces 2026 vals, sal

AgraHighSchoolhasannounced the valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Rylie Pendergraff and Julia Olson were named valedictorian, while Gage Olson was named salutatorian.

Carney High School announces valedictorian, salutatorian

Carney High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026. Macy Hubach was named valedictorian, while Charles Calkin was named salutatorian.Macy Hubach, ValedictorianMacy Hubach is the daughter of Katrina and Jason Hubach.

Stroud City Council approves library board appointees

The Stroud City Council approved the appointments of three directors for the Stroud Library Board at its regular meeting on April 9.Louise Gordan, Marilyn Hudson and Raquel LeMaster were all reappointed to the board for three-year terms.

LCOS stages original production “Black Sunday”

Lovers of the theatre have the opportunity to be transported back to the days of the Dust Bowl in the season opener at Lincoln County On-Stage, “Black Sunday.”The production is a world premiere, written by Chandler resident Ben Myers and directed by his wife, Mandy Myers.

Chandler drama students fundraising for nationals

The Chandler High School drama troupe is working to fulfill their dream of representing Oklahoma at the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Ill., this summer.