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Freshman Lizzy Pryor from Chandler takes a walk during her first consolation semi-finals match on Saturday at the state wrestling tournament. This was her first trip to the Big House and also her last, since the Jim Norick Arena is being replaced with a new building. Pryor ultimately placed fourth in her weight class and will start next season ranked No. 4. Photo/Emily Kalka

Freshman Lizzy Pryor from Chandler takes a walk during her first consolation semi-finals match on Saturday at the state wrestling tournament. This was her first trip to the Big House and also her last, since the Jim Norick Arena is being replaced with a new building. Pryor ultimately placed fourth in her weight class and will start next season ranked No. 4. Photo/Emily Kalka

At The Big House

A teen girl walked around in the circle drawn on the map, her gait steady and focus on the other teen across from her. Surrounding the two was a cacophony of sound. Parents shouting encouragement. Coaches shouting orders.
Joseph A. Dobry was sworn in as associate district judge Monday afternoon. After putting on his robe, he posed in his courtroom with his wife, Laura Dobry, and daughters, Ella, left, and Cara. Photo/Brian Blansett

Joseph A. Dobry was sworn in as associate district judge Monday afternoon. After putting on his robe, he posed in his courtroom with his wife, Laura Dobry, and daughters, Ella, left, and Cara. Photo/Brian Blansett

Dobry sworn in

Delbert Lee Sumpter

Delbert Lee Sumpter

Delbert Lee Sumpter

Delbert Lee Sumpter, a beloved husband, daddy, grandpa, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 87.
Iris Pearl (Curtis) Green

Iris Pearl (Curtis) Green

Iris Pearl (Curtis) Green

Iris Pearl (Curtis) Green was born March 24, 1932, the youngest and last surviving of eight children. She passed away February 23, 2025, in Guthrie at the age of ninety-two.Iris grew up in Lincoln County where her father was a share crop farmer.
Margie (Newnam) Fowler

Margie (Newnam) Fowler

Margie (Newnam) Fowler

Margie(Newnam)Fowler was born on the family homestead near Chandler, Oklahoma, to Tom and Ola Mae Newnam on June 24, 1935 and was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Savior on February 14, 2025 at the age of 89.
Willa “Dean” (Sexton) Crouch

Willa “Dean” (Sexton) Crouch

Willa “Dean” (Sexton) Crouch

Willa “Dean” (Sexton) Crouch, 101, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Dean was born on May 10,1923,inPrue,Oklahoma to Jim Riley and Clara Mae (Wilson) Sexton. She graduated from Davenport High School, Davenport, Oklahoma.
Seated (left to right): Luke Stafford, Shawnee; Gracie Little, McLoud: Rylee Williams, Tecumseh; Cayden Carpenter, Bethel; and Gordon Richards, Jr. Standing (left to right): Dakoyta Denney, Macomb; Augustus Goodson, North Rock Creek; Bryson Gregg, Asher; and Parker Barnard, Dale. Photo/Suzie Campbell, Countywide News.

Seated (left to right): Luke Stafford, Shawnee; Gracie Little, McLoud: Rylee Williams, Tecumseh; Cayden Carpenter, Bethel; and Gordon Richards, Jr. Standing (left to right): Dakoyta Denney, Macomb; Augustus Goodson, North Rock Creek; Bryson Gregg, Asher; and Parker Barnard, Dale. Photo/Suzie Campbell, Countywide News.

8 win Gordon Richards Sr. Achievement award

Eight young men and women are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by Tim and Jamie Barrick and Gordon Richards, Jr.This is the 80th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr., and the late Otto Krause.

Couple pleads guilty to child abuse charges

A woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, and who previously pleaded innocent to all the counts, have now pleaded guilty all of the charges.Eachdreweitherdeferred or deferred and suspended prison sentences.

4 students awarded $2,500 scholarships at Pott County Premium Sale

Four annual $2,500 scholarships were handed out prior to the Premium Sale at the Pottawatomie CountyJunior Livestock Show.Suzanne Gilbert, PCJLSCommitteechairperson, explained the scholarships are made possible from the investments with the Community Foundation of Oklahoma.

Chandler alum makes WSU Dean’s Honor Roll

Jackie Haskell from Chandler was named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester.To make the honor roll, students must earn at least a 3.5-grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be full-time enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.