Stroud American

Chandler Library takes a walk on the wild side

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Two workers from the Oklahoma City Zoo visited the Chandler Public Library on Monday, June 9, as part of their summer reading program. The workers taught the children about pollinators and how important they are to the environment around them.

People browse the car show at Stroud SummerFest 2024 on Main Street. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Summer festivals return to Stroud, Chandler

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Two local festivals are coming up on June 14 in Chandler and Stroud.In Chandler, the 24th Annual Ice Cream Festival is set to take place in Tilghman Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will feature free ice cream from Hiland Dairy, inflatable games, and more.

Man charged for crimes against minors

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A man who was arrested by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents almost a month ago has been formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court with seven sex-related felonies against minors.TerryAlan Blankenship, 62, whose address is listed asTecumseh, was formally charged June 3, 2025.

Stroud man convicted of 7 felonies including robbery

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A Lincoln Count jury has convicted a Stroud man of seven felonies and a sentencing date has been scheduled.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33. He appeared before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk the same day he was charged.

Lincoln County News wins 4 first-place awards at OPA

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Lincoln County News won four first-place awards in the Oklahoma Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest.The awards were presented Saturday night at the OPA’s convention at the Grand Casino and Hotel.

Ray Allen Santin

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ray Allen SantinRayAllenSantinwas taken to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2025. He was born onNovember21,1971, in Stroud, Oklahoma, to Karen June (McElroy) and Henry Ray Santin. Ray graduated from Davenport, OK High School, where he excelled in both his studies and sports.

Ray Thronesbery, Jr.

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Ray went to be with his Savior on Friday, May 23, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1947, in Chandler, OK, to Ray Ervin Thronesbery Sr. and Dorothy Hoover Thronesbery.He attended Chandler Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1965.

Treva Lee Parrott

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Treva Lee Parrott, 91, passed away May 17, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK.Treva was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Parrott; a daughter, Monette Hart; her mother, Lela Wayland; her brothers, Bill, Garland, John, and Mike Wayland; and her sisters, Faye, Doris, Wanda, and Katherine.

Prelim hearings set for 2 in grow house case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two men indicted by the OklahomaMulti-County Grand Jury accusing them of conspiracy, robbery, burglary and assault involving a Lincoln Countygrowhousefacility last July.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Dale school board approves new hires, resignations

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Dale Board of Education members this week approved hiring several new teachers, several new support staff for 2025-2026 and accepted the resignations of two personnel.They also hired current support staff in a capacity to be determined by the administration for 2025-2026.

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