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Cruelty case back in court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Representation for Jerry Hine requested that they return in one week when he appeared on Jan. 6 at the Lincoln County Courthouse, as they need more time for consultations.

Maddox Metheny

Rotarians of the month named

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Maddox Metheny and Jaycee Cross have been named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Maddox Metheny is the son of Geoff and Laura Metheny. He has lived in Chandler all his life and attended Chandler Public Schools since Pre-K.Metheny maintains a 3.

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Dale FFAOffice: Vice President Class: Senior Family: Parents - Clay & Cassie; Siblings - Caleb, Calvin & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Gordon Cooper, AP History & English, Student CouncilWhat is the most important thing you learned in FFA?

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Danielle MorganHometown: Prague College: UCO Degrees: BS in Education, specializing in child development.Years taught: 5Years at Prague: 4Currently teaching: KindergartenFamily: Proudest daughter of Danny and the late Debbie Morgan, step-daughter of Treasure Morgan; sister to Zac and Maegan Morgan.

Jet Smith with his dad, Evan.

Taking the green

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Monday, December 29, 2025

Jet Smith isn’t afraid of setting out on his own.The senior at North Rock Creek started his own car detailing business -- thanks to some inspiration from his brother-in-law -- when he needed a job that would fit his busy schedule.

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Lauren KellyHometown: Shawnee College: Oklahoma State University Degrees: B.A. in Journalism Years taught: 6Years taught at Dale: 4Currently teaching: Special Education 5th-8th Grade Family: Sons - Jack & Reed KellyWhy is teaching important to you?

Seminole State announces fall 2025 nursing grads

News Staff

Monday, December 29, 2025

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 12 for the nursing students expected tomeetdegreerequirements for the fall 2025 semester.In the photo on the left are nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff.

Wellston Fire nears ERMA certification

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Monday, December 29, 2025

The Wellston Fire Department is on its way to being certified as an Emergency Medical Response Agency (ERMA).Chief Todd Beesley said the department is working towards state certification, which requires specific equipment, training and annual state inspections.

Carney students on the go

Cedric Sunray Carney Art Teacher/college Prep Advisor

Monday, December 29, 2025

A group of Carney High School students enjoy a trip to the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma. It was one of the many trips that the school had throughout the fall semester that included school visits to OSU, OBU, ORU and other universities.

Looking back

Mike Mccormick

Monday, December 29, 2025

Staff Writer Here’s Part 1 of a look back at 2025 in Lincoln and Pott counties.January- A former Wellston substitute teacher, convicted of two counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of Technology, was sentenced to prison.

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