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Area graduation dates set

Area high school commencement exercises have been scheduled for graduating seniors in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties, though details for some are still being worked out. Agra: School Supt. Jeff Kelly says graduation exercises are scheduled for 7 p.m.

Easter events planned

As the Easter holiday approaches, Christians look forward to celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ while children anticipate candy-filled baskets and Easter egg hunts. Church leaders and community organizers are making plans to meet both those needs.

No decision on possible tax election

Lincoln County Commissioners this week decided to hold off on calling for a special election on a possible new sales tax for countywide ambulance service and a new jail.
Kalee Peery: National champion and record-setter

Kalee Peery: National champion and record-setter

Kalee Peery: National champion and record-setter

Chandler powerlifter Kalee Peery won two national championships and set four national records over the weekend in the NASA High School Powerlifting Nationals. She competed in the Freshman-Sophomore Division at the 132-pound weight class and won titles in the unequipped and retro divisions.
NRC: Burying a glimpse of history

NRC: Burying a glimpse of history

NRC: Burying a glimpse of history

The 2020-2021 school year has been a memorable one for many students. At North Rock Creek, it will be remembered for 100 years. Friday, March.
House fire in Chandler

House fire in Chandler

House fire in Chandler

Above, Chandler firefighters hose a fire at a vacant house at 13th and Allison Tuesday morning. Below, a firefighter opens the valve on a hydrant and bottom, another directs water into the house from close range. No one was injured the fire and the cause remained undetermined Tuesday afternoon. 
Carney fire fund-raiser

Carney fire fund-raiser

Carney fire fund-raiser

The Carney Fire Department held its second annual fund-raiser last week, with money raised going for training needs. Personnel from the Community Health Centers, located in the Dorothy M. Smith Medical Center, were on hand to distribute health information for citizens stopping by for lunch. 

Felonies for Prague man

A Carney woman faces six charges following a reported high speed chase through parts of Lincoln County last month. Two felonies and four misdemeanors were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 2 against Brandy Renee Tagg, 38.

Masks not required at Meeker Town Hall

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week adopted a resolution to facilitate a Community Development Block Grant for water and wastewater engineering. They also took two other actions related to the possible grant.

More deaths, but COVID cases decline in area

The number of deaths in the area attributed to COVID-19 has risen by three over the past week, but the number of new cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties has slowed significantly, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.