Joan Helen Butler
Joan Helen Butler
News Staff
Joan Helen Butler, 79, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma died peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Stroud American
Joy Dell Sullivan
Joy Dell Sullivan
News Staff
Joy Dell Sullivan, age 80, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka
Storytellers show all under the Same Sky
Emily Kalka Editor
Saturday night was quite different from a normal production at Lincoln County On-Stage.Half the chairs were taken out, allowing for tables. They were grouped together more like a cafe or bistro with little signs on each, displaying a name. In the back, someone worked on pouring wine.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka
Stroud school board hires new HS principal
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
During a special meeting June 15, the Stroud Board of Education unanimously approved Lesa Elerick as Stroud High School principal and several other personnel moves for the 2026-27 school year.The board also hired Charlotte Couch as a middle school and high school teacher and band program assistant.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Man charged with domestic assault, battery
Emily Kalka Editor
ALuther man will appear for a pre-preliminary hearing on July 23 in an assault and battery case.Willie Cowan, 40, was charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery on May 13 after an incident with his roommate that occurred on May 8, according to the court filing.District...
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one
Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one
News Staff
The Chandler Fire Department held its 19th annual golf tournament on Saturday at the Chandler Municipal Golf Course.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Man charged with failing to notify address change
Emily Kalka Editor
A man from Agra was charged for failing to notify the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Sex and Violent Offender Registration and/or local law enforcement of a change of address, according to court documents.Colby Grewell, 40, of Agra, was charged on May 13 with one felony count of failure to...
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
911 Trust sets 2026-27 budget
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
The Lincoln County E-911 Trust Authority approved a $771,552 operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during a brief meeting June 22.The budget projects $836,000 in revenue, $64,448 more than planned expenses.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
3 candidates file for Carney special school board election
Emily Kalka Editor
Three candidates have filed for an open school board seat in Carney, according to the Lincoln County Election Board.Jess Townsend, Connie Johnson and Rebecca Cranford have filed for Unexpired Term Seat #3.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Wellston set for pre-4th bash
News Staff
The town of Wellston will be holding its annual Fourth of July Kick-Start Celebration this Friday night.There will be vendors, inflatables, food trucks and a firework display.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026