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Dale’s Music Man

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Music has always been part of Dominik Seaton’s life.From the time he was a child, he had been surrounded by it. The senior at Dale High School credits this to his late father and grandfather, who were both musicians.

Chandler school board

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Chandler School Board had a relatively quick meeting on Monday.It voted to approve the school lease agreement for the 83.51 acres, with the terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and ending on Dec. 31. 2026. An auction is to be held at the superintendent’s office on Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.

Letters to veterans

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Scotty Ray ChandlerThank you, veterans, Thank you, brave men and women who have served our country with honor and courage. Y’all have sacrificed your time, safety, and even y’all lives to protect our freedom. We owe y’all guys our deepest gratitude for your dedication and selflessness.

Chandler speech, drama shine

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

It’s been a strong week for the Chandler High School speech and drama department.On Saturday, students competed at a speech and debate competition at Mount St. Mary’s Catholic High School, taking home second place overall in 4A.

Lincoln County Commission

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners have approved applications and other related documents to a REAP Grant for a project in District 3.Their action came during a special county commissioners meeting last week.

Above, Sophie Reedy, left, and Aubri Murray. Below, from left, are From left to right are Ava Ericksen, Violet Williams, Emma Mooy and Maddox Andis. Photo/ Pam Anderson

Veterans Day winners

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Chandler Junior High Student Council held its annual Veterans Day contests to honor veterans in the community, according to advisor Pam Anderson.

Meeker board approves dates

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved board meeting dates for2026andwerepresented the College Remediation Report.They also heard the Middle School and High School Drop out report.

SFD collects food to help Stroud Food Pantry

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Stroud Fire Department and a brigade of teen volunteers set out on Nov. 4 to collect non-perishable food items for their annual canned food drive. This year, they collected a total of 1,658 pounds of food and 31.8 pounds of non-food items, according to the Stroud Food Pantry.

Office No. 1 in Dale school board open

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Dale Board of Education members adopted a resolution this week for the annual school election for Board of Education Office.Office No. 1 will be on the ballot and that is currently held by longtime member Tim Collins.

The color guard led the Veterans Day parade through downtown Chandler Tuesday morning. We have our annual Salute to Veterans on Pages 1-8 in this week’s edition. Photo/Brian Blansett

VETERANS DAY

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

We asked some area high school seniors to write letters to veterans for Veterans Day.Helen Orr DavenportDear Veterans, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country.

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