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Jacob Snovel accepts the award for Best Oklahoma Feature for the film “Anywherwe” at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Jacob Snovel accepts the award for Best Oklahoma Feature for the film “Anywherwe” at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler film wins awards

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
There was more than the 25th anniversary to celebrate at this year’s deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. Two men with connections to Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties received awards.

Arrest made in Embezzlement

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
AChandlerwomanhas been arrested for allegedly embezzling $170,000 from a Meeker business and she was transported to the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler.Meeker Assistant Police Chief Scott Wilson identified the woman as Lesa Manning, 64.
David Timmons helps kids race down Main Street at the Stroud Arts activity area during Stroud Summer Fest on Saturday. Bottom

David Timmons helps kids race down Main Street at the Stroud Arts activity area during Stroud Summer Fest on Saturday. Bottom

Festive weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Kids color at Stroud Public Library’s summer reading program on June 4. Left to right: Khloe Whitson, Raymond Richardson (standing in background), Annie Richardson, Lewis Richardson, Evan Grammer, Marsha Morgan, Suzanne Richardson, and Stacy Parsons. Photo/Emily Kalka

Kids color at Stroud Public Library’s summer reading program on June 4. Left to right: Khloe Whitson, Raymond Richardson (standing in background), Annie Richardson, Lewis Richardson, Evan Grammer, Marsha Morgan, Suzanne Richardson, and Stacy Parsons. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coloring the world through books, reading

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
There was only way to describe the community room at the Chandler Public Library on June 2.Organized chaos. Four long tables were full of children, ranging in age from kindergarten to older elementary. A handful of parents stood chatting near the tables while others sat in chairs along the wall.

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
It’s that time of year again. The Chamber of Commerce’s Stroud Summer Festival is this Saturday, June14.CometoMain Street/Route 66 in Stroud from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun day.There will be lots of vendors to shop with, food trucks,acarshowandmuch more.

Stroud man faces new felony, misdemeanor

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A Stroud man previously convicted of two felonies, among them one just two months ago, faces a new felony and misdemeanor.

Stroud park to recieve Gold Star Memorial

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A dedication ceremony will be held on June 14 in Stroud for a Gold Star Memorial marker in Ed Smalley Centennial Park next to the Rock Cafe.The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Flag Day.
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