Stepping forward

Above, kids enjoy the slip and slide put up by the Chandler Fire Department at the Steps for Tomorrow Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Festival on Saturday.

A new year, new teachers

Dale approves adjuncts, extra-curriculars

Dale Board of Education membersattheirmost recent meeting hired some new teachers, employed several adjunct teachers, and approved others for extra-curricular positions for Fiscal Year 2026.

First day of practice

Monday was the official start of high school football in Oklahoma and the Chandler Lions joined other schools in getting their first practice under their belts. Practices are helmets-only until Friday, when players may don their pads. The season begins on Aug.

Joyce Marie Flowers

Joyce Marie Flowers was born August 9, 1953, in Oklahoma City to Betty and Sog (Branham) Willis. She passed away peacefully onAugust 5, 2025, at the age of 71.Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, a brother and her in-laws.

Jeffrey Curtis Brake

Jeffrey Curtis Brake was a dedicated truck driver for most of his life. He was born and raised in Niangua, Missouri, and later made his home in Oklahoma. Jeff passed away in Norman on June 30, 2025, following a medical incident while in custody. He was 61 years old.

Not guilty pleas in child sex case

A Prague man facing four felony charges with a child has entered an innocent plea and his case has been set for the felony disposition docket.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.