Kalka honored by Cushing hospital board

Showtime at the county fair

Dozens of participants took part in this years 2026 Lincoln County Fall Fair.Folks from all over showed pigs, goats, cows and sheep, among other events throughout the week.

Runner

Stroud pre-K runner Swayzie Powell nears the finish line at the Stroud Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday morning. Cheering her on are Stroud high school runners Javira Tilton, Brennyn Neeley and Mia Orr. For more on cross country, see C section. Photo/Beth Young

CMA hears update on water plant expansions

The Chandler Municipal Authority heard updates on the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants expansions at its regular meeting onAug. 11.Robert Mullins from SRB Engineering said Orr Construction is making progress on the water treatment plant.

First Day of School

We asked parents to submit Back to School photos and you all delivered. We have chosen our three favorite photos to feature in the newspaper, but everyone looked amazing. Check out our Facebook page for all the photos.

Agra approves alt-ed cooperative waiver request

The Agra School Board approved an alternative education cooperative waiver request so that the district can run its own program at its regular meeting on Aug. 10.The waiver request was submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year and would authorize Agra Public...

Prague School Board makes personnel decisions

The Prague School Board approved employment decisions and policies at its regular meeting on Aug. 10, as well as heard an update on the new high school construction.The Board approved the resignation of Heather Capron (paraprofessional), as well as the administrative contracts and teacher salary...

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