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Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Teachers headed back

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud, NRC Marching Band Preview

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Over at North Rock Creek High School, the marching band is roughly the same size as last year, but they have a larger color guard, according to co-director David Bellows.
Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Meeker FFA attends Big 3 Field Days at OSU

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Members of the Meeker FFA Chapter recently traveled to Oklahoma State University to participate in Big 3 Field Days, an opportunity forFFAmembers from across the state to compete, gain knowledge, and strengthen their agricultural skills.Representing Meeker FFA were Baylee Weeks, Kaydence Staude,...

Voters encouraged to remember election rules

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 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...

Students attend AFR summit

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Three students from Chandler recently attended the 2026 American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Leadership Summit that ran from July to August, according to an AFR press release.Ridley Bendele, Logan Harkins and Addilyn Miller attended the Senior Leadership Summit, alongside more than 300 students...

Voters to decide two state questions in August

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two questions will appear on the August 25, 2026,RunoffPrimaryElection ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political party, can vote on these questions.

Principal booked for lewd indecent, acts

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
ShermanAllen Bellmyer was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on Aug. 9 at around 11:16 p.m. for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Jail Report.Bellmyer is listed as the elementary school principal on the Carney Public...

Commissioners approve funds for EM building

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Use Tax Resolution for the Emergency Managment building at their regular meeting on Aug. 3.Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown gave a breakdown of the work done so far and what the funds would be used for.
The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

Accident on Manvel

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Alexa Gregory (peach shirt) and other members of the Spirit of Stroud marching band practice in the parking lot of the Route 66 Colliseum on Aug. 6 during their week-long band camp. Photo/Emily Kalka

Alexa Gregory (peach shirt) and other members of the Spirit of Stroud marching band practice in the parking lot of the Route 66 Colliseum on Aug. 6 during their week-long band camp. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bringing storms and steel to the football field

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The bright, sunny morning was in stark contrast to the theme that Stroud Band Director Kevin Couch described as his students took a water break around him.It was the second to last day of the marching band’s week-long camp, and he was no stranger to saluting their progress before describing this...
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