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Activities in the community this week include Stroud City Council meeting today, Thursday, February 8th 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Masonic Lodge will hold its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Saturday, February 10th at the agricultural building for a cost of $7.00.

Meeker cake and trophy auction

The Meeker Ag Booster Club is hosting their Annual Cake and Trophy Auction on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at 6:30PM in the Meeker High School Cafeteria. There will be decorated cakes, themed baskets, local trophy sponsorships, and ag mechanics projects available in the auction.

Not guilty pleas in five felonies

A Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested has pleaded not guilty.
High school hoops

High school hoops

High school hoops

Above, both teams converge in the lane as Chandler’s Jaylee Ventris (15) sinks a free throw to clinch Chandler’s 48-43 victory over Wellston last week. Right, Jacob Beck (4) grabs a rebound for Stroud during the Tigers’ game with Chandler Friday night. No.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Above, the mascots for Chandler and Wellston shared a feline moment last week when the two teams met in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Dayton Forsythe throws one down for Dale in the top-ranked Pirates’ win over Christian Heritage. Photo/Rick Hester.
Jana Telford (center), a music teacher from Chandler, receives a Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education from Gov. Kevin Stitt (right of Telford) at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Jan. 30. To the far left is Tracie Chapman, chair of the Oklahoma Arts Council who emceed the event, and to the far right is Amber Sharples, the executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council who announced the awards. Telford is one of five educators who received the award. Photo/Emily Kalka

Jana Telford (center), a music teacher from Chandler, receives a Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education from Gov. Kevin Stitt (right of Telford) at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Jan. 30. To the far left is Tracie Chapman, chair of the Oklahoma Arts Council who emceed the event, and to the far right is Amber Sharples, the executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council who announced the awards. Telford is one of five educators who received the award. Photo/Emily Kalka

Telford receives Governor’s Award

EMILY KALKA Staff writer A 40-year legacy culminated in recognition that was a long time coming on Jan. 30.

Earthquake rattles area

EMILY KALKA and MIKE McCORMICK Staff writers For most people in Lincoln County, it started with a rumble. - “You can always hear it coming when they happen.
The intersection at Ninth & Manvel in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

The intersection at Ninth & Manvel in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ninth & Manvel: Stop signs going up

EMILY KALKA The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to install a four-way stop at the intersection of 9th and Manvel around the first week of March, according to Chandler City Manager Jason Orr. Orr initially made the request for the signs on Nov.