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A second chance through OCS

The bright and airy office was full of the hum of conversation. About 40 people milled around, either standing or sitting. Some chatted with each other. Others waited. A pile of fluorescent vests shines from across the room, where it sat on the floor.Many of the people were smiling or laughing.
Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three principals resign

The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of three principals and a high school counselor at its regular meeting on March 9.

Commissioners approve applications

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Slip-On Unit grant application for the Fallis Fire Department at a special meeting on March 10 at the courthouse.As Fallis is not a municipality, the application needs to go through the county government to be eligible.

Food Bank Summer Feeding Program

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its Summer Feeding Program, according to a press release from the food bank.The program helps feed students up to the age of 18, providing free, nutritious meals and snacks while school is out of session, the press release said.

Area students on UCO Honor Rolls

The University of Central Oklahoma has released its Dean’s and President’s Honor Roll lists for the Fall 2025 semester There were 1,924 students named to the President’s Honor Roll. These students had a “straight A” or 4.0 gradepoint average for the semester.

Prague school board meetings

The Prague School Board held two special meetings recently to approve the FY25 audit and interview superintendent candidates.In the meeting held on Feb. 25, the Board approved the FY25 audit report presented on Feb. 9 by Bledsoe, Hewett and Gullekson.

Pott County Livestock results

2026 PCJLS Swine Results Grand Swine: Channing Goodson, Tecumseh FFA Res Grand Swine: Preston Haines, Tecumseh FFA Bronze Swine: Brody Streber, North Rock Creek FFA Dark AOB Results Class 11st: Jessi Peacock, Tecumseh 4-H,2nd: Luke Benge, Tecumseh 4-H3rd: Milie Esquivel, Tecumseh FFA4th: Ryleigh...
St. Cloud demolition continues

St. Cloud demolition continues

St. Cloud demolition continues

Work continues on the St. Cloud buildings in Chandler as Midwestern Wrecking starts to demolish 1214 Manvel after completing the removal of 1216 Manvel.The company has been demolishing the two historic buildings since Feb.
A team of volunteers from Lorman Well and Xylem Watermark worked to install a well for a family in Wellston so they could access clean and reliable water on Feb. 15. Photo/Xylem Watermark

A team of volunteers from Lorman Well and Xylem Watermark worked to install a well for a family in Wellston so they could access clean and reliable water on Feb. 15. Photo/Xylem Watermark

Wellston family gets water flowing

A family in Wellston now has safe, reliable water thanks to a collaborative well project.Dana Adams cares for her grandson and adult son, but up until recently, the household didn’t have a dependable water system, according to a press release from Xylem, one of the participating companies.

Dale student honored

Paul Potts, a senior from Dale High School, has been selected for the 2026 Academic All-State Class by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.Potts is valedictorian for his class and a longstanding member of the National Honor Society, according to OFE.