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McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

Local high school bands score well at Districts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Local high school concert bands competed recently at Districts, with some proceeding to state.Bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud, McLoud, Dale, Meeker and Prague all competed at Districts.Bands that received Superior ratings and will move forward to State at the end of this month are...

Agra Board approves roof proposal

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Agra School Board voted to accept a proposal for the roof replacement at the elementary gymnasium, 5/6 wing and office at its regular meeting on March 9.The Board also approved the hiring of Jennifer Tressler as a long-term sub and Kaitlin Malloy as a custodian, as well as the 2026-2027 school...

Stroud school board renew principal contracts

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

TheStroudSchoolBoard voted to renew contracts with several employees at its regular meeting on March 9.Contracts were renewed for Nicholas Hoover as high school principal, Josh Calavan as middle school principal, James Wells as Parkview Elementary principal, Jim Campbell as athletic director,...

Prague student to attend 2026 CVEC Youth Tour in D.C.

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

EMILY KALKA Staff Writer A Prague student is one oftwoselectedbyCanadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) to represent the area at the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.Rhett Quary of Prague, along with Greenly Snell of Konowa, will travel to the nation’s capital for the 2026 National Rural Electric...

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A local farmer in Carney is working to bring back wheat to the area.Matt Dornan recently competed in the National Wheat Yield Contests, winning second place on the percentage over county yield, which was 10.45 bushels an acre, and first place in quality.What’s more, he uses a field where his...

Prague school board approves new super

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

ThePragueSchoolBoard approved several employment changes at its regular meeting on March 9, including the hiring of a new superintendent.James Payne received a unanimous vote from the Board, becoming the superintendent of Prague Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Stroud Utility Authority to continue talks with sober living home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Stroud Utilities Authority voted to continue negotiations with a sober living facility about the possible use of the Stroud Wilderness Center at its regular meeting on March 12.Kerry Rickner, with Clay Crossing and owner of PointofGraceSoberLiving in Holdenville, presented plans to the...

Adelaide Furtado competing at the Hennessey track meet on Friday. She cleared 10 feet and one inch, typing the Chandler school record. Photo/ Mario Holland

A new school record

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Chandler High School girls pole vault record was 10 feet even, set by Kallie Jo Petrie in 2000, the first year Oklahoma girls could compete in the sport.But on Friday, there was freshman Adelaide Furtado, looking to break it at the Hennessey track meet.Her first try - scratch.

Meeker flexes, starts 6-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Meeker’s Bulldogs unleashed some serious offense last week, winning five games by a cumulative score of 90-3.That put them at 6-0 for the season, pending a three-game trip to Southeastern Oklahoma this week and a pair of games at Cleveland on Saturday.There were hitting stars aplenty: Maverick...

Stroud outfielders Sally Young (left) and Carlee Wiliams avoided a serious collision, but got the out against Deer Creek. Photo/Beth Young

Slowpitch roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Chandler-For the week, 2-2. Wins over Ripley (5-2) and Meeker (10-1). Losses to Silo (12-1) and Lone Grove (10-2) Now 2-2 for the season.Senior Ruthie Capps led the offense against Ripley, banging out a double and two singles in four at-bats.

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