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Stroud hires Palmer as new city manager

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Stroud City Council chose Charles Palmer as the next city manager while also issuing a special award to Stroud Police Officer Brent Berry at its regular meeting on Oct. 8.The Council convened an executive session to discuss the new city manager after listening to a presentation from Oklahoma...
Heaven Richmond (left) and Lizzy Pryor (right) perform during finals at the OBA State Championships in Chandler High School’s program “Through the Storm.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Heaven Richmond (left) and Lizzy Pryor (right) perform during finals at the OBA State Championships in Chandler High School’s program “Through the Storm.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler ranks 7th at OBA State Championships

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Three local bands competed last weekend at the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association 1A-3A State Championship, with Chandler High School ranking 7th overall in the finals.Chandler, Stroud High School and North Rock Creek High School competed, with Chandler and Stroud in 2A and North Rock Creek in 3A....
Sarah Franklin

Sarah Franklin

Chandler October Lions of the Month announced

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Sarah Franklin, Hannah Davis and Autumn Wilson have been named Lions of the Month for October by the Chandler Lions Club.Sarah Franklin is the daughter and Heather and Tommie Franklin and has a 3.9 grade-point average (GPA).

Two proposed amendments set for Oklahoma’s Nov. ballot

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 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.
Michael Pritchard shows his sheep at the Fletcher Fall Free Fair. Photo/Meeker FFA

Michael Pritchard shows his sheep at the Fletcher Fall Free Fair. Photo/Meeker FFA

Pritchard show at free fall fair

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Meeker FFA member Michael Pritchard competed in the sheep show at the Fletcher Fall Free Fair, earning top placings with each of his entries.Pritchard earned 1st place with his Natural Ewe, 2nd place with his Hampshire Wether, and 2nd place with his Blackface Cross.Pritchard said one of his...
Kadence Staude speaks at Capitol Camp. Photo/Meeker FFA

Kadence Staude speaks at Capitol Camp. Photo/Meeker FFA

Meeker FFA members attend Capitol Camp

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Meeker FFA members Kadence Staude and Baylee Weeks recently attended Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Capitol Camp at the Oklahoma State Capitol, where they gained hands-on experience with the legislative process and developed their leadership skills.Capitol Camp brought together 137 high school juniors and...

Woman charged with felony aggravated DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
A woman from Moore has been charged with a felony count of DUI.A charge was filed on Sept. 21 against Sierra Gaines, 32, for one felony count of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol -- aggravated by the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for an incident that took...

Woman charged with felony DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Jennifer Tweedy, 41, of Choctaw, made an initial appearance in Lincoln County court on Sept. 24, and will return on Nov. 14 for a pre-preliminary hearing.Tweedy was charged with one felony count of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated and one...
Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler Drum Major Karyss Campbell Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Local high school marching bands bring home the hardware

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
It was another weekend of marching home with hardware for local high school marching bands.Chandler High School competed at the Blue and Grey Marching Classic in Glenpool, winning second place overall in the finals, along with Outstanding Music.
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