The cast of “Murder Box” performs during a special showcase on Sept. 24. From the left are Colton Miller, Allison Radcliffe, Cabella Reno, Gentry Garner, Lilly Martin, Reagan Moehle, Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner and Layton Bennett. On the ground in front of them is Hannah Davis. Photo/Emily Kalka

The cast of “Murder Box” performs during a special showcase on Sept. 24. From the left are Colton Miller, Allison Radcliffe, Cabella Reno, Gentry Garner, Lilly Martin, Reagan Moehle, Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner and Layton Bennett. On the ground in front of them is Hannah Davis. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler earns Superior rating at one act festival

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Soft and smoky music filled the room as a darkened stage yawned before theaudience.
Chandler pitcher Paige Keeling pitches with intensity last week during the Lady Lions’ come-from-behind 6-3 victory over district rival Keifer. The fastpitch playoffs will be in full swing this week as the Lady Lions and other Class 3A and 4A schools join the Class 2A, A and B teams. Chandler was originally scheduled to host the regional Thursday, but it was moved to Tuesday. For more on fastpitch, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler pitcher Paige Keeling pitches with intensity last week during the Lady Lions’ come-from-behind 6-3 victory over district rival Keifer. The fastpitch playoffs will be in full swing this week as the Lady Lions and other Class 3A and 4A schools join the Class 2A, A and B teams. Chandler was originally scheduled to host the regional Thursday, but it was moved to Tuesday. For more on fastpitch, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Eye on the strike

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Lincoln County News 

Spooky season has arrived

Spooky season has arrived

Spooky season has arrived

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Halloween season is upon us, and boy, is it my favorite time of year. I love everything about it.
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Sports 

Dale’s district champions. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s district champions. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The fastpitch playoffs continued this week, with McLoud and North Rock Creek competing in Class 4A...

Stroud wins with dramatic finish

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Stroud converted a 4thand-25 pass play from near mid-field in the last minute Friday night to set...
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Lifestyle 

The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

The 2026 Football Homecoming Court poses outside Chandler High School. Homecoming is this Friday at Joe Telford Field. Seated are seniors Darius Wade, Lizzy Kliewer and Boston Christy; on the left are juniors Colt Wilson, Karson Wilson and Shylee Almand; on the right are sophomores Gracie Dawley, Josiah Tillis and Peyton Arms; standing at the back are seniors Clayton Ritchie, Blaklei Smith and Jordon Dension; the littles in the middle are Canaan Gray and Avery Mackey. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker is pictured with flower girl Stevie Kate Powell and crown bearer Jacob White. Maggie was crowned queen Friday before the Davenport-Depew football game. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport Homecoming Queen Maggie Walker

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Meeker FFA participates in Lincoln County Fair

Meeker FFA participates in Lincoln County Fair

Meeker FFA participates in Lincoln County Fair

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
FFA members had a successful and busy time at the Lincoln County Fall Fair, participating in a...
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