Bad move by the gerrymanderers

Shame on Texas and California, where the Republicans and Democrats have engaged recently in political poker-playing that is doing a disservice and perhaps harm to America’s representative democracy.

Lincoln County Fair results

Market Sheep Show Showmanship: Junior - Mark Raper and Addyson Prough Intermediate - Jade Wakely and Easton Evans Senior - Savannah Gaylord and Brooklyn Estes Hair SheepPee Wee - Ridge Priddy, Breed Champion DorsetPee Wee Briar Jordan, Breed Champion Junior Class 11 - Addyson Prough Junior Class 21...

CVEC library donation

Through the Sharing Success Program done in cooperation with CoBank, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) donated $2,500 to the Hayne Public Library in Prague.

Tips from the Poison Center

The Oklahoma Poison Center released safety tips for students heading back to school. In a press release sent out on Aug. 22, the center reminded parents, teachers, and caregivers that many everyday school items can have poison risks if they aren’t handled or stored properly.

Trial set for pair

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A woman from from Edmond, charged with five felonies and who has each pleaded innocent to the charges has been set for the felony call docket in September.An Edmond man also facing the same five charges is scheduled for jury trial in September.

Town Talk

Town Talk will be hosting a fundraiser this week, Wednesday August 27th at Fourth & James Caffeine and Sub Hub in Stroud. This is a free tasting party to sample crockpot meals and dips. These meal packets along with many others will be available to purchase. All proceeds go to community projects.

Sports season!

Sports seasons are in full swing for area high schools. Fast pitch, cross country and volleyball have started their schedules and football teams have gotten in a week of scrimmaging. Above left, Stroud’s Aiden Collins stops a Mannford runner during the Tigers’ scrimmage Friday evening.

Joann (Skaggs) Pickett

November 4, 1934 –August 22, 2025 Joann went home peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.