School Growth

There are a lot of factors to consider when analyzing school growth. One could consider the academic growth or even building expansions, but how about a small school growing so fast it is bursting at the seams? White Rock public school has more than doubled in size in less than five years.

'What's Cookin?' w/ Jolene

Morel Mushroom Pasta in Parmesan Cream Sauce For this month and last kitchen corner recipe, it is going to be something simple and absolutely delicious. Especially if you love mushrooms. This recipe is Morel Mushroom Pasta in Parmesan Cream Sauce!

Radcliffe wins poetry contest

Allison Radcliffe, an 8th grade Pre-APEnglish student in Chandler Jr. High School, won first place in the 5th -8th grade division of the Wonder City Wordfest 2023 Oklahoma Poem Contest. There were 553 entries.

Arson charge dropped

A second degree arson charge filed against a Meeker area man in January has been dismissed by the state. Youlha Rhodes, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 13 with second degree arson. Rhodes appeared before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk Jan.

Legislative page

Commissioners approve three District 1 projects

Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a County Roads and Bridge Project resolution for three projects in District 1. District 1 Commissioner Will Fine said the estimated cost of the projects totals $78,187.50.

Bench warrant issued

A bench warrant has been issued for a Wellston man on a felony charge after he has failed to register as a violent offender. A formal charge of Violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act was filed April 24 in Lincoln County District Court against Chad Ray Mullendore, 38.

Democrats to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, May 11 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. for dinner at 6:00 PM. For more information contact Tony Perna at 918-3742651.

Regional track at Madill

Top, North Rock Creek junior Maddox Motley charges his way to a first-place finish in the 110 hurdles at the regional track meet in Madill. Above left, Chandler senior Cassie Wright won the 3200-meter and finished second in the 1600.

Regional slow-pitch

Above, players from Chandler and Bristow joined hands around the pitcher’s circle and repeated the Lord’s Prayer before the first of their two games on Friday.