One of three new murals painted on the side of the old Texaco station in Davenport. The building is currently being renovated to be the new welcome center for the town. The mural was painted by Bob Palmer. Photo/Emily Kalka

One of three new murals painted on the side of the old Texaco station in Davenport. The building is currently being renovated to be the new welcome center for the town. The mural was painted by Bob Palmer. Photo/Emily Kalka

Davenport to bathe Route 66 in neon

ThetownofDavenportis about to get a bit brighter.
The color guard from American Legion Post #64 in Chandler carry out a rifle salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler. The Post organizes the ceremony every year on Memorial Day for the community. Photo/Emily Kalka

The color guard from American Legion Post #64 in Chandler carry out a rifle salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler. The Post organizes the ceremony every year on Memorial Day for the community. Photo/Emily Kalka

Honoring the fallen

State Question Analysis

One question will appear on the June 16, 2026, Primary Election Ballot.
The American Legion Post #64 color guard stands at ease at Davenport Cemetery on Monday morning. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

The American Legion Post #64 color guard stands at ease at Davenport Cemetery on Monday morning. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler Junior High releases honor roll lists

ChandlerJuniorHighhas announced its honor roll lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
Jacob Beck competes in the 110-meter hurdles, which he won. Photo/Beth Young

Jacob Beck competes in the 110-meter hurdles, which he won. Photo/Beth Young

Track

Girls Class A 4x800 Relay 4th, Wellston (Gaylord, Goodman, Terrell, Murray) 10:30.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Top left, Elli Hilgenfeld from Chandler competes in the 100-meter hurdles.
Pre-K Rodeo

Pre-K Rodeo

Pre-K Rodeo

East Side Elementary School in Chandler had its annual last-day-ofschool Pre-K Rodeo.
Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka

Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka

Cruisin’ Route 66

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Wyatt Danker enjoys a spicy crawfish at Chandler’s Annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival on May 1. The festival saw hundreds at the Route 66 Pavilion near Tilghman Park.and featured crawfish from the Oklahoma Crawfish Co. There was live music and games, along with booths set up by local businesses. Photo/Emily Kalka

Wyatt Danker enjoys a spicy crawfish at Chandler’s Annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival on May 1. The festival saw hundreds at the Route 66 Pavilion near Tilghman Park.and featured crawfish from the Oklahoma Crawfish Co. There was live music and games, along with booths set up by local businesses. Photo/Emily Kalka

Carpe Eat ‘Em

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