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Absentee voting deadline on October 19

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Nov. 3 General and Special Elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.

Mint Turbines earns new designation

Stroud, Okla.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Mint Turbines, a turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company based in Stroud,has been named a Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF), becoming part of the aircraft engine manufacturer’s global network of authorized service providers.The designation expands Mint...

Man charged with filing false instrument

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A man has been charged with one felony count on Aug. 21, following an alleged forgery incident in July.Zheng Tang Liang, 58, waschargedonAug.21with one felony count of filing a false/forged instrument. A bench warrant had been issued for his arrest onAug. 3 with a $5,000 bond.

Wilbourn resigns, mayor censured

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Meeker Board of Trustees voted to censure Mayor Donna Weber, as well as accept the resignation of Town Administrator Jeff Wilbourn at a special meeting on Sept. 16.
Lions bring home Rt. 66 trophy

Lions bring home Rt. 66 trophy

Lions bring home Rt. 66 trophy

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Chandler Lions Levi Becktol (50), Laken Weber (center) and Zaedyn Hankins (right) hoist the Historic Route 66 Bedlam Classic trophy after the Lions won the annual rivalry game against Stroud Friday night.
Chandler tiny cheerleader Hadleigh Daniels entertains the crowd as part of the halftime show at the Chandler-Stroud game Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler tiny cheerleader Hadleigh Daniels entertains the crowd as part of the halftime show at the Chandler-Stroud game Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler tiny cheerleader

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In the foreground, Shawn Miller croons out “Bring My Cadillac Back” as Emma Kalka, Nic Muehlmann and Sharon Reece provide back up at Sept. 12th’s performance of “Route 66 the Musical.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

In the foreground, Shawn Miller croons out “Bring My Cadillac Back” as Emma Kalka, Nic Muehlmann and Sharon Reece provide back up at Sept. 12th’s performance of “Route 66 the Musical.” Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Musical brings Route 66 memories to life

Crystal Simpson Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
There is something about an old road that remembers.Maybe it is the faded signs standing stubbornly beside the pavement, the old gas stations that have watched generations of travelers pass, or the crackle of a radio playing somewhere in the distance.

White Rock announces free, reduced meals

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Due to regulations, all school food authorities (SFAs) or institutions must submit annually a public release to the informational media, local unemployment offices, any companies con templating layoffs in that district’s area, grassroots organizations, and interested individuals upon request.Date...

Stroud Council takes no action on new CM

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Stroud City Council took no action on appointing a new city manager at its regular meeting on Sept. 8.The Council went into executive session to discuss the possible employment, hiring or appointment of Shelly Garrett as city manager. When they came back, they took no action.
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