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Lincoln County 4-H hosts Demonstration Contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Lincoln County 4-H members competed at the County Demonstration Contest in Agra on Feb. 10, with many ribbons being awarded to the best presentations.
Marching to his own beat - Zolan Gribble

Marching to his own beat - Zolan Gribble

Marching to his own beat - Zolan Gribble

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
If you met Meeker senior Zolan Gribble a few years ago,youprobablywouldn’t recognize the young man today.He sits and talks enthusiastically about his hobbies -- music, horror movies and martial arts, to name a few. He’s ahead on his school work and loves helping his grandfather on the ranch.
Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Chandler Regional Airport has recieved grant funding of $8 million for the runway expansion project.On Feb. 17, Rep. Stephanie Bice present City Manager Jason Orr with a ceremonial check.The grant was applied for about a year and a half ago, Bice said at a short ceremony at the airport.

Fleak resigns as Prague superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Emily Kalka Staff Writer ThePragueSchoolBoard approved the resignation of Superintendent Kimberly Fleak at their regular meeting on Feb. 9. The resignation will be effective as of June 30, 2026.TheBoardthenapproved adjunct teachers for SY 26.
Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

JH students win poetry contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Local high schools kick off livestock shows

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire Dept. named Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Carney couple charged with child neglect

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A Carney couple was charged with two counts of child neglect. The man was also charged with one count of child sexual abuse and oen count possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.In court documents filed on Feb.

Lincoln County students make U of A lists for Fall semester

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Two students from Lincoln County have made the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List at the University ofArkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., for the Fall 2025 semester.Austin Anderson of Prague was named to the Chancellor’s List.

Stroud board approves PTO

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Stroud School Board approved the sanction of the Parkview Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at its regular meeting on Feb. 9.
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