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New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A new high-powered outdoor warning siren was installed near the Meeker Police Station and Meeker Fire Station No. 2 on July 24, improving public safety for residents and reducing risk to firefighters during severe weather.

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.

Seminole State releases honor roll

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Seminole State College has released its summer honor rolls. The following local students were on the lists.The list includes students who completed six or more credits during the summer term and earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Wellston Board ends municipal tax, no action on fire dept

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wellston’s Town Board held a special meeting on July 28 to discuss the cessation of a municipal sales tax and went into executive session to discuss the employment of seven city employees, including three from the fire department.
Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Marching band season rolls in

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Despite the early hour, the summer heat is intense. The teens out on the field stretch and run laps before taking what will be the first of many water breaks.Already, many have broken a sweat, with red faces and heavy breathing.But this is just a warm-up to get the day started.
Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Lincoln County On-Stage has once again teamed up with Chandler Public Schools to put on the annual, summer children’s theatre workshop. This year, the kids will perform “Seussical Jr.”Students involved in the Chandler High School drama program helped with the workshop and program.

County Commissioners

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners renewed a sublease agreement with Stroud Public Schools at their regular meeting on July 20.The sublease was first signed on Dec. 1, 2016, and is renewed at the beginning of every fiscal year until it’s paid off.

Prague School Board approves handbook

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Prague School Board approved hand books for the next school year as well as a handful of personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 13.
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