David Michael Toumbs

David Michael Toumbs was born December 16, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Samuel David and Vivian Pearl (Duncan) Toumbs. He passed away September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 74. Mike served his country in the United States Army which included a tour in Vietnam.

Deana McWhorter

Deana McWhorter, long-time Chandler resident, was born on May 10, 1957, in Chandler Oklahoma, and departed this life Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 65 years. Deana was the daughter of Bob and Lila Helm. She graduated from Chandler High School in 1975.

Randy Joe VanFossen

Randy Joe VanFossen passed away on September 28, 2022 at the age of 68. He was the oldest son born to Alfred and Juanita (Lovett) VanFossen in East Liverpool, Ohio on January 20, 1954. Randy grew up in Ohio and graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1973.

Stroud man dies in crash

A Stroud man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision in the city limits. Stroud Police Chief Clint Gaylord identified the victim who died in the collision as Randy VanFossen, 68. Gaylord reported that VanFossen had to be extricated from the 1989 GMC pickup he was driving.

Chandler announces Rotarians of the Month

Chandler Rotary Club recently announced that the September Student Rotarians are Makinlee Metheny and Laryssa Nunn. Makinlee Metheny is the daughter of Geoff and LauraMetheny.Shehasone younger brother, Maddox.

Child endangerment arrests made

Two men face child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62. Blake Michael Barrett, 21, of Seminole, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.

Charges filed for harboring fugitive

The mother and sister of a Prague man facing six felonies each have been charged with harboring a fugitive from justice. Karen Vancuren, 34, of Prague, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 29 with harboring a fugitive from justice.

Charges filed in Meeker smoke stash

A Meeker man was who was arrested after officers served a search warrant on his residence across from the Town Hall, faces two drug charges. A formal felony charge was filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23 against John Henry Hagar, 34.

Meeker Trustees

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees, during a recent special meeting, closed out one REAP grant, adopted a resolution to apply for another and also authorized seeking an American Rescue Plan grant.

Hearing continued in firearm case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued again for a Luther man charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.