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The exterior of H&S Theatre in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

The exterior of H&S Theatre in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic

As Dean Wakely sits in the foyer of the H&S Theatre, he smiles while recalling his childhood running around the historic business and building.“I got stuck running the projectors when I was 12 and 13,” he said. “So, I’ve been up there for, well, since I was 12 years old, working almost every day.

Bellmyer officially charged with lewd proposals

Sherman Allen Bellmyer, who was previously arrested on Aug. 9 for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, has been formally charged, according to court documents.Bellmyer, 59, worked as the elementary school principal at Carney Public Schools at the time of his arrest.
Students walk into the new high school building at Prague. Photo/Emily Kalka

Students walk into the new high school building at Prague. Photo/Emily Kalka

Phase 1 building completed on new Prague HS

Themottoat PragueHigh School at the moment is rigidly flexible.The school is currently in Phase 2 of the construction of a new high school. Phase 1 has been completed, but things are a bit cramped as they make use of the new wing until the second phase is completed.
Bentley Powers pulls Nathan Drury during the Farmhand Olympics. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bentley Powers pulls Nathan Drury during the Farmhand Olympics. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fair Results

Dairy Weathers AlphineJr. Yearling -Roseann McCarley, 1st & Breed ChampionLamanchaJr. Yearling - Katherine Andrews, 1st & Breed ChampionNubianSr. Kid - Drew Furhman, 1st & Breed ChampionToggenburgJr.

Woman charged with property damage

A woman was charged with three counts of property damage for incidents that occurred in Meeker on July 17 and 20.Charges were filed on July 24 against Erika Harkins, 28, for three felony counts of malicious injury to property over $1,000 by District Attorney Adam Panter.Dep.

Man charged with felony DUI

Aman is facing a felony DUI charge after an incident on the Turner Turnpike on July 17.On July 27, the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of felony driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol againstMichaelCameron, 52, of Texas, according to court documents.

NRC approves food service, Prague holds special meeting

The North Rock Creek School Board approved a food service management company at its regular meeting on Aug. 10 while Prague held a special meeting on Aug. 18.The Board approved a contract with Keystone.
Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

Meeker FFA receives three-star designation

The Meeker FFA Chapter has been named a National 3-Star Chapter by the National FFAOrganization, recognizing the chapter’s dedication to leadership development, community involvement and agricultural education.
Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire conditions continue heating up under burn ban

The high heat and little to no rain over the past several weeks have exacerbated the fire situation in Lincoln County.Fire departments and Emergency Management have recorded an increase in fire calls compared to previous years.The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a burn ban last Wednesday.