Edith Viola Martin McCracken

Edith Viola Martin Mc-Cracken, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2026. Born on May 27, 1939, on the family farm near Longdale, Oklahoma, Edith was the daughter of JohnandMildred(Bowker) Martin.

Brandy Megan Grotheer

BrandyMeganGrotheer (Sissy, Toodles), age 36, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma, following a brief illness. Graveside funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Tryon Cemetery inTryon,Oklahoma.

Samuel Richard Sparks

Samuel Richard Sparks, known to everyone simply as Sam, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on December 24, 1936, in Midwest City to John and Ruby Mae McEntire Sparks. He was a resident of Sparks, Oklahoma, at the time of his passing.

Agra High School announces 2026 vals, sal

AgraHighSchoolhasannounced the valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Rylie Pendergraff and Julia Olson were named valedictorian, while Gage Olson was named salutatorian.

Carney High School announces valedictorian, salutatorian

Carney High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026. Macy Hubach was named valedictorian, while Charles Calkin was named salutatorian.Macy Hubach, ValedictorianMacy Hubach is the daughter of Katrina and Jason Hubach.

Stroud City Council approves library board appointees

The Stroud City Council approved the appointments of three directors for the Stroud Library Board at its regular meeting on April 9.Louise Gordan, Marilyn Hudson and Raquel LeMaster were all reappointed to the board for three-year terms.

LCOS stages original production “Black Sunday”

Lovers of the theatre have the opportunity to be transported back to the days of the Dust Bowl in the season opener at Lincoln County On-Stage, “Black Sunday.”The production is a world premiere, written by Chandler resident Ben Myers and directed by his wife, Mandy Myers.

Chandler drama students fundraising for nationals

The Chandler High School drama troupe is working to fulfill their dream of representing Oklahoma at the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Ill., this summer.

Bills aimed at ethics and transparency

HOUSE BILL 3413 Expands transparency in state agency contracting by requiring agencies to publicly list contractors, contract values and project status. It also mandates posting consultant reports and disclosing whether contracts are for outside services or to supplement staffing.

Lawmakers advance accountability package to protect taxpayer dollars

OKLAHOMA CITY — After months of study and collaboration, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep.JuddStrom,R-Copan, advanced a package of government accountability bills aimed at protecting taxpayers and strengthening ethical standards in state and local government.