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GRDA, Stroud recognize hometown heroes

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

“Heroes work here.” That is the message the Grand River Dam Authority and City of Stroud are sharing to recognize the essential employees who have continued to meet critical needs in their hometowns throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meeker park donation

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Mellissa Way, left, Amber Himley and Dickie Walton pose with checks totalling $5,000 that Meeker Growth and Development may spend on projects of its choosing. Way is from Meeker Growth and Development, Himley is with Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative and Walton is Meeker Town Administrator.

Dale to start Aug. 12

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Dale Board of Education has agreed to begin school on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and members also approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Students in second grade and above and all employees of the district will be required to wear masks, school officials said.

Pictured above, Lisa Patton sits encompassed by her tomato and basil plants. Pictured to the right, Victoria Groves has been baking for years, but this is the first season she sells her goods at the farmers market. Pictured to the lower left, Micheal and Ashley McCorckle of Perkins are surrounded by the Paparazzi jewelry and home made home decor. Pictured to the lower right, cousins Sherissa Banman and Makenzie Plett stand next to their homemade jams and blackberries that they picked. Photos/Chelsea Weeks

New vendors at farmers market

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The hot sun didn’t stop Stroud residents from getting out and exploring what the local area has to offer. Town Talk hosted the third Stroud Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Over 40 vendors came from Stroud, Sparks, Bristow, Perkins, Maud, etc.

Bags fly during the cornhole tournament at the inaugural Deep Fork River Festival in Wellston. For story and more photos, see Page 8B. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Deep Fork River Festival

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

History and memories were made in Wellston over the weekend. The Wellston Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Deep Fork River Festival Saturday, July 18 from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wellston City Manager John Cobb said this was a community event to promote Wellston.

Part of courthouse closes

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Lincoln County Courthouse remains opens to the public but the court side is shut down after a judge and Court Clerk employee reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Arrest in Chandler cold case

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Earl W. Wilson, 55, of Tulsa has been charged with firstdegree murder for a 35-year-old crime in Lincoln County. While at a rest stop on Turner Turnpike, Paul Aikman was stabbed to death in Sept. 1985.

Round-up Club Playday

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Lyra Dyer’s horse kicks up dust as they make a turn during barrel racing at the Chandler Round-up Club’s playday Saturday night.. For more photos and information on this week’s rodeo, see Page 8A. Photo/Brian Blansett

Back-to-school transportation

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

A few changes have been made to the Chandler Transportation plan. “Our big thing this year, is anyone who can transport their child, we are asking them to transport their own children,” Chandler Superintendent Melody Toma said.

Wellston water line repairs

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The city of Wellston’s water main broke recently, spilling around 100,000 gallons of water on to and under the pavement next to the city hall.

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