Stroud American

New pastor installed at Christian Church

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Chandler, announced the installation of its new pastor on Jan. 21. Lori Brisco Smithey is the new leader of the church, which has been shepherded by numerous pastors since it was established in late 1891, according to a release.
Lincoln County Commissioner Lee Doolen at one of the muddy roads in his district, north of Wellston. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lincoln County Commissioner Lee Doolen at one of the muddy roads in his district, north of Wellston. Photo/Brian Blansett

Rain-soaked roads

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Last week’s ice storm across Central Oklahoma heavily damaged Lincoln County area roads and it will take some time to fix them. It impacted travel for those who use the roads daily, among them school buses and businesses.
Above is the preliminary plat submitted to the City of Chandler by developer Rausch Coleman for the subdivision Chandler Meadows.

Above is the preliminary plat submitted to the City of Chandler by developer Rausch Coleman for the subdivision Chandler Meadows.

Subdivision to bring 240 houses to Chandler

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Growth continues in Chandler, with progress made on a new subdivision being built in city limits.
Benjamin T. Walkingstick

Benjamin T. Walkingstick

Benjamin T. Walkingstick

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Benjamin T. Walkingstick’s exceptional life of charity, success and civic duty began on October 29, 1930, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and ended on December 27, 2023, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Ben was an incredible man with more accomplishments, awards and recognitions than are possible to list.
H. Dwayne Head

H. Dwayne Head

H. Dwayne Head

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
H. Dwayne Head of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Dwayne Head was born on June 30, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the son of Henry W. and Cleo (Kerr) Head.
Brownie S. Holland

Brownie S. Holland

Brownie S. Holland

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Brownie S. Holland, born September 19, 1946, left this world on January 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Terry Dean Willingham passed away on January 6, 2024, at 70, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Terry was born on January 15, 1953, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth and Helen Grace (Hannah) Willingham. Terry grew up and attended school in Stroud, where he graduated with the Class of 1971.
The four-way stop sign at the intersection of Highways 62 and 18 on Sunday. Photo/Brian Blansett

The four-way stop sign at the intersection of Highways 62 and 18 on Sunday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cold weather...

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Central Oklahoma, including Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties, experienced sub-zero wind chills and snow causing slick and hazardous roads across much of the area. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Cody McDonell said on Monday, “It hasn’t been too bad.

Prague man pleads guilty

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
A Prague man has entered a blind guilty plea on a first degree manslaughter charge and his sentencing has been scheduled. A formal charge was filed March 2 this year in Lincoln County District Court against Joseph Resin Linnhuber. The charge is the result of a fatal traffic collision.
The Wellston Masonic Lodge 369 presents a check to Randy Franklin. The check was from a recent fundraiser and auction held in Wellston in December sponsored by the Wellston Masonic Lodge, plus matching funds from the Masonic Charity Foundation. This fundraiser had great support from Randy’s family and the Wellston Community. A special thanks to Ronald Whitnah the auctioneer. From the left are Paul Ressler, Ron Real, Randy Franklin, JF Caldwell, James Thompson and Andrew Ressler.

The Wellston Masonic Lodge 369 presents a check to Randy Franklin. The check was from a recent fundraiser and auction held in Wellston in December sponsored by the Wellston Masonic Lodge, plus matching funds from the Masonic Charity Foundation. This fundraiser had great support from Randy’s family and the Wellston Community. A special thanks to Ronald Whitnah the auctioneer. From the left are Paul Ressler, Ron Real, Randy Franklin, JF Caldwell, James Thompson and Andrew Ressler.

Wellston Masonic Lodge donation

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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