Jerry Allen Hagar

Jerry Allen Hagar was born May 31, 1938, in Luther and passed away June 3, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 86.Jerry served his country proudly in the United States Navy with multiple tours in the Vietnam War.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a son, a brother, and a daughter.

Wendell Joe Hajny

Wendell Joe Hajny, formerly of Wellston, Oklahoma, who resided in Kopperl, Texas in his later years, passed away on June 1, 2024, at his home with his children beside him. Joe was under the care of hospice.

Lanney Earl Dighton

Lanney Earl Dighton was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on October 24, 1950, to Earl and Robbie Dighton.Lanney went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2024, in Wellston, Oklahoma, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a grandson and a niece.

New entrance for NRC

Construction of a new entrance to North Rock Creek School off of SH 18 should start sometime this month, District 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis says.Dennis said she is waiting on a crop to be cut before she begins construction.

Ice Cream Festival

Lexi Martzall has her face painted at the 23rd Annual Ice Cream Festival in Tilghman Park on Saturday, June 8. The festival saw a good turnout, with folks lining up across the park to get free ice cream.

All-State Games

50th Anniversary

Blue Star Marker dedication

A Blue Star Memorial Marker will be dedicated on June 14 in Stroud. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at Ed Smalley Centennial Park.

Trial pending

A McLoud woman charged in 2023 with a felony has pleaded not guilty and has been scheduled for the felony disposition docket in September.Carolyn L Hale, 50, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 28, 2023 with enabling child sexual abuse.On Feb.

Chandler rehires school staff

Chandler Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations, employed several new personnel and re-employed all of its support staff.They also accepted a couple of resignations. School Supt.