McLoud amends budget

McLoud City Council members have approved a budget amendment and also have increased the purchasing authority of the city manager. Council members approved the budget amendment to cover two expenditures.

Gene Chase Hall

At a recent meeting, American Legion Matheny-Burt-Parrott Post 64 dedicated the main hall of their building as Gene Chase Hall. Amos (Gene) Chase was a member of Post 64 for 66 years and was the Post Chaplain for 28 years, as well as holding numerous other offices at Post 64 during his lifetime.

Hearing set in I-44 fatality wreck

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for an Ada woman facing a first degree manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man.

More charges on Stroud man

A Stroud resident, already facing three felony counts filed against him since earlier this year, has been charged recently with two more felonies. John Leonard Cushing II, 22, is facing a total of five felony counts.

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of Ron Brasel wants to thank Friend’s Church for the nice lunch, Chaplain Keith Cole for comforting services and Traditions Health Hospice. Also thanks to friends and family for cards, visits and flowers; and Lehman Funeral Home for excellent care.

LC Democrats meet Thursday

The Lincoln County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, in the lobby of the Lincoln County Courthouse. Masks will be required. The public is invited to visit the group’s booth at the Lincoln County Fair, Sept. 2-4.

CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Sandy Helm, assistant librarian at the Chandler Public Library announced that Story Time will resume for fall at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3. The theme for the program is “What Can I Dewey in the Library?”

COVID keeps climbing

The number of new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties is still rising but the pace has slowed some, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

High school football

High school football season started last week with five games in our area. Top, the Prague Red Devils brought the patriotism for their opener with the Luther Lions and ended up winning, 52-14. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Meeker board fires Walton

The Meeker Board of Trustees fired Dickie Walton as town administrator last week. After spending more than two hours in executive session Wednesday night and returning to the opening meeting, Mayor Jeff Wilbourn made the motion to terminate Walton.