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District 23 DA submits resignation letter

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

District 23 District Attorney Adam Panter submitted his resignation, effective Sept. 30.In a letter of resignation to Gov. Kevin Stitt, Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak and Executive Coordinator Kathryn Brewer of the Oklahoma District Attorney’s Council, Panter said that due to circumstances...

Prague tiny cheerleaders wait to take the field and perform at halftime of the Red Devils’ football opener Friday night. Pictured are Layla Beyer, Emma Snyder, Hazel Forneris, Jayla Strickland, Avery Grounds, Scarlet Davenport, Iris Sedlacek, Bonnie Hinkle and Ava Ross. They ranged from kindergarten through second grade. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cheering on the home team

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Stroud City Council takes no action on CM contract

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Stroud City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 27 to discuss the contract of new city manager Jeff Wilbourn, though it ultimately took no action on it at the time.Before going into executive session, the Council listened to several members of the public speak on the issue, with most asking the...

Community event to highlight mental health

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Lincoln County families are invited to attend Unmuted:ANightofCommunity Resources, a free community event taking placeTuesday, September 15, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at McClanahan Park in Chandler The event is designed to make local mental health and community resources more approachable and...

Bridge, Frazier, Smith named Lions of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Madelyn Bridge, Carley Frazier and Blaklei Smith have been named the Lions of the Month for September by the Chandler Lions Club.Madelyn Bridge is the daughterofSarahandDoug Bridge.

White Rock announces 2026-27 free meal program

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

WhiteRockPublicSchool announces its participation in the USDAChild Nutrition Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for the 2026–2027 school year.All enrolled students in the district may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge.

County Commissioners discuss new SUD providers

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed new substance abuse disorder (SUD) providers in the wake of Gateway closing at their regular meeting on Aug. 24.The County is considering contracts with Redemption, which handles the jail contract, and has also reached out to CREOKS.The ideal scenario,...

On the left is the full Story Keeper Studio that is available for the public to use at the Chandler Public Library. On the right, Librarian Sandy Tharp-Thee holds up the device that copies videos from VHS or camcorders onto a flash driver. Photos/Emily Kalka

Chandler Library offers StoryTeller Studio

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Chandler Public Library is offering a new service to help residents digitize their memories.Librarian Sandy Tharp-Thee said the library now has what they call the Story Keeper Studio, which was funded by a grant through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and Institute of Museum and Libraries...

Shawnee man faces felony DUI

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Aman is facing a felony and misdeamenor charge after an alleged drunk driving incident on July 14.Keith Swedberg, 40, of Shawnee, was charged with one count of felony driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and one misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer on July 20 by the...

Author to visit Chandler Library

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Chandler Public Library is hosting author Rebecca Ecker on Sept. 9.Ecker will be giving a short talk and book reading, followed by an author meet-and-greet for her inspirational book “May You Seek Beauty Wherever You Go.”The book is intended to help readers pause to discover the beauty that...

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