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Quarter of a century sentence

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A Prague man has drawn a 25-year prison term.Formal charges, nine felonies and a misdemeanor,werefiledinLincolnCounty District Court on Feb. 21 against Michael James Benham, 27.In the one case, also a felony, a $5,000 bench warrant also was issued for his arrest.
A sudsy Independence Day in Stroud

A sudsy Independence Day in Stroud

A sudsy Independence Day in Stroud

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Tons of kids took full advantage of the Stroud Fire Departments giant slip and slide last Friday night at the annual 4th of July event. Firefighters sprayed water continuously while also filling a machine to engulf the slip and slide in suds. For more photos, see Page 1B. Photo/Baylee Billings

CVEC to participate in grant program

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has partnered with CoBank’s Sharing Program to provide financial assistance to up to three non-profits in their service area, according to a press release.

Child sex case goes to trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A man from Harrah has been bound over to stand trial on three child-related sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.He was bound over on three counts of lewd acts with a child under 16. His arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 19, 2025.

Lincoln Co. commissioners open bids for roof project

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week approved raises for 911 Co-supervisors, entered into a joint discussion with the 911 Trust Authority Board and opened bids for the Lincoln County Fair Barn reroof.They also appointed the seventh member to the 522 Ambulance District Board.
Newly planted trees enhance the entrance of Chandler City Hall, adding greenery to the civic space. Additional trees adorn the Chandler city sign and the pavilion east of City Hall. Both are still under construction. Photo/Bradley Jager

Newly planted trees enhance the entrance of Chandler City Hall, adding greenery to the civic space. Additional trees adorn the Chandler city sign and the pavilion east of City Hall. Both are still under construction. Photo/Bradley Jager

New trees around town

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Alpha Iota members at state

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Association attended the Oklahoma State Organization Convention June 6 -7, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Chapter president, Rachel Karger, and members Marilyn Young and Becky Stone represented Alpha Iota.

Barrett re-elected chairman of Citizen Potawatomis

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
During Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual Family Reunion Festival, Tribal members voted to re-elect John “Rocky” Barrett to the position of Chairman.Voting results were announced Saturday, June 28, at CPN’s General Council, where it was announced Barrett received 1,508 votes.
Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Imagine it’s twilight on a summer night.As you cruise down Route 66, the windows are down. Music blares through the radio.As you come up to Main Street, the night is lit up by the vibrant hues of neon signs, advertising businesses of all kinds.

Luschen-Tackett

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.
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