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Chandler awards bid for water project

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) awarded the bid for the water treatment expansion project to Orr Construction for $16,077,019, while also approving a resolution to apply for a loan not to exceed $5 million from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the project.

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

NRC ready to break in new turf

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

North Rock Creek is gearing up for its first home football game on new turf.The installation of artificial turf on the football field will be finished before the game on Friday, with the goalposts being put up on Friday morning, said Superintendent Blake Moody.

Dancing through halftime

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Allison Radcliffe dances as the Pride of Chandler marching band performs their 2025-26 program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” during halftime at the Chandler/Lone Grove game on Sept. 12 at Lone Grove. The marching band is gearing up for their first competition on Sept.

Students on honor rolls

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Southern New Hampshire University announced its Summer 2025 President’s List on Sept. 9, with two students from Lincoln County making the list.Nicolas Moran of Meeker and Heather Massie of Chandler have made the President’s List.

New phone rule having effects in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

There’s been a marked shift in the halls of schools this year. Instead of students shuffling from class to class buried in their phones, they’re actually looking up and talking with each other.

‘Not guilty’ plea in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Stroud man who owned a Maltese breeding operation pleaded not guilty to 408 felony counts of animal cruelty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16. He appeared at the Lincoln County Courthouse before District Judge Sarah Bridges.

The candidates and escorts for Chandler’s homecoming court pose in front of the Media Center on Monday. They are, Back Row: Javarious Wade, Maddox Metheny, Bryson Taylor, Coniah Ritchie; Middle Row: Clayton Ritchie, Sam Hall, Tallan Boggs, Brody Waldman; Front Row: Blaklei Smith, Kennedy Allen, Jaycee Cross, Elli Hilgenfeld; Kids: Kimber Byus and Cruz Wunderlich. The coronation will be 6 p.m. Friday before the football game against Clinton. Photo/Emily Kalka

Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mattie White

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mattie White, Nicholas Linn and Katie Wright have been named Lions of the Month for September by the Lions Club.Mattie White is the daughter of Matt and Angie White. She has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and has taken four years of AP English and concurrent classes.

Dale board approves estimate of needs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dale School Board members during their most recent meeting approved the Estimate of Needs for the 20252026 school year and agreed on purchasing a new Ag truck.They also were informed total enrollment is similar to a year ago.School Supt.

Taking Route 66 to school

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

With the Route 66 Centennial Celebration right around the corner in 2026, three elementary schools are starting the party early.Wellston Elementary, Parkview Elementary in Stroud and Park Road Elementary in Chandler are all adopting a yearlong Route 66 Centennial theme for their hallways.

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