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Members of the Pride of Chandler marching band shout before entering the field at the OSSAA Southeast Regionals in McAlester on Oct. 14. From left to right, Julia Gardner, Gavin Moore, JD Simpson, Ylenia Morris, Alex McDaniel, Karyss Campbell, Caroline McDonnell, Jareth Brown, Chloe Gross, Connar Russell, Lauren Aylward and Anna Schlegel. Photo/Landon Gray

Members of the Pride of Chandler marching band shout before entering the field at the OSSAA Southeast Regionals in McAlester on Oct. 14. From left to right, Julia Gardner, Gavin Moore, JD Simpson, Ylenia Morris, Alex McDaniel, Karyss Campbell, Caroline McDonnell, Jareth Brown, Chloe Gross, Connar Russell, Lauren Aylward and Anna Schlegel. Photo/Landon Gray

Chandler brings home Superior from Regionals

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Chandler High Schoolmarchingband,The Pride of Chandler, pushed through monsoon-like rains on Oct. 14, bringing home a coveted I from the OSSAA Marching Band Regionals in McAlester.“It was a difficult day for sure, but the kids did well.They were able to stay focused and have a good run in...

CMA accepts audit report, approves decant pond quote

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Chandler Municipal Authority accepted its FY 2025 Audit Report and approved quotes for the Decant Pond Sludge Removal and a valve and actuator package during its regular meeting on Oct. 13, among other items.Laura Morgan from CBEW Professional Group, LLC, presented some of the audit’s findings...
Parker Guinn from Chandler Junior High is the Middle School Division Winner of Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Flag Retirement Essay contest. The contest challenged local students to explore the theme of “Why is Taps Played?” Guinn won a $250 scholarship and read her essay at the flag retirement ceremony heldonTuesday,Oct.13atCVEC. Photo/CVEC

Parker Guinn from Chandler Junior High is the Middle School Division Winner of Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Flag Retirement Essay contest. The contest challenged local students to explore the theme of “Why is Taps Played?” Guinn won a $250 scholarship and read her essay at the flag retirement ceremony heldonTuesday,Oct.13atCVEC. Photo/CVEC

Emergency incapacitation ballots available for voters

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after the deadline to request an absentee ballot and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.State law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 to vote under special...

Voters encouraged to remember poll rules

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Voters in Lincoln County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind when going to the polls next week.While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while...

Meeker Middle School Honor Roll Lists

Superintendent’s Honor Roll Sixth Grade
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Meeker Middle School announced its honor roll lists for the first nine weeks.Tegan Carpitche Allie Drury Presley Gore Sophia Hamilton Hunter Jarvis Elijah Marsh Charles Means Damon Redding Hornsby Gunner Roberts Kylie Ryerson Salem Shoun Hunter VinsonSeventh Grade Shyanne Miller Jossi Runyans...

2 state questions on the ballot this November

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Two proposed amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political affiliation, can vote on both questions.

Prague approves drainage bids

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Prague School Board voted to approve bids for a drainage project and passed a resolution calling for elections at its regular meeting on Oct. 12.The Board approved bids for a project at the Elementary Underground and will allow Superintendent James Payne to initiate the purchase.

Commissioners approve app for SQ781 funds

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the submission of a County Community Safety Investment Plan application for State Question 781 funds at their regular meeting on Oct. 19.The county has applied for these funds in the past and used them for substance abuse services in the jail.

Chandler approves audit report, fire dept wins grant

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Chandler City Council approved the FY2025Audit Report, a reorganization of the Community Development Trust Authority and acknowledged the fire department for receiving a $350,000 grant from the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program at its regular meeting on Oct. 13.Laura Morgan with the...
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