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Will Conley in the Chandler High School wrestling room. Photo/Brian Blansett

Turning tragedy into Triumph

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Will Conley is determined that nothing is going to stop him.

Ava White

Ava White and Riley Schafer were named the November Rotarians of the Month by the Chandler Rotary Club.Ava White is the daughter of Matthew and Shannon Dougherty and Travis and Sarah White.She has lived in Chandler all her life and has attended Chandler Public Schools throughout her education.

Driver rescued from manhole on turnpike

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The Chandler and Wellson Fire Departments responded to Turner Turnpike to help rescue a motorist on Friday night.A press release from Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley said a motorist exited his vehicle at mile marker 160 westbound and fell about 30 to 40 feet into a drainage area.

Sparks scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Three Chandler seniors received scholarships from Sparks America. Landon Harkins, Lexi Martzall and Hannah Campbell were each awarded a $6,000 scholarship “We were proud of these youngsters as they take their passions and dreams and move forward with their lives,” Sparks America said.

Wright joins United Country

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

United Country Real Estate | Bendele Co, LLC is pleased to announce that Carson Wright, a licensed Real Estate Agent, has recently joined their sales team in Chandler, OK.

NASA Games

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Two area schools took part in the 3rd Annual Native American Student Association (NASA) Games on Oct. 14, bringing home second and third place. Chandler High School placed second and Meeker High School placed third.“It was so much fun.

Volunteers and workers at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram handed out coats to children at its coat drive on Oct. 25. The dealership had 400 winter coats available in every size and color. They also had games, face painting, a petting zoo and a food truck. The event ran from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. or they ran out of coats. Volunteers from The Chosen House and other local organizations helped out during the event. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coat give-away

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Chandler senior Landon Gray focuses as he plays the trumpet upside down. He is a member of the Chandler marching band, The Pride of Chandler, and often volunteers to play TAPS at the funerals of veterans. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor

Landon Gray: No limits

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

In some ways, Landon Gray shouldn’t be here.In October 2016, at the age of eight, he suffered constant strokes and was diagnosed with a rare condition -- central nervous system vasculitis.According to the Vasculitis Foundation, it affects 2.4 cases per 1 million people every year.

HALLOWEEN

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

There were some great Halloween costumes around Lincoln County last week.Above, the Harroff and Dearman family brought their A game to the annual Trick of Treat on Manvel Avenue in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Below, the Stroud High School band.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Above left, Darius Wade (3) makes a cut during Chandler’s 3912 win over Sperry. Wade ran for two touchdowns and caught a pass for a third. Photo/Brian Blansett Above center, Alison Radcliffe of the Chandler flag corps waits on the field before the game.

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