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Felony charge in drug case

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A McLoud man already convicted of two previous felonies faces a new felony following his arrest recently by a Lincoln County deputy.James Leroy Robertson, 45, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs.He appeared Sep.

CMA receives $5 million loan

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Chandler Municipal Authority has received approval for a $5 million Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for the water treatment plant expansion, according to a press release from OWRB.
Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Stroud puppy mill: New leashes on life

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Ellie, full name Element, loves little kids and is super friendly with other small dogs. She follows her sister Mollie (full name Molecule) around. The two Maltese pups like to play with their foster sister, Bougie, a 74-pound Goldendoodle, essentially “tackling” the bigger dog.
Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ward second at state, Prague girls take third

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Trick-or-treating Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Halloween is in the air. Despite the holiday coinciding with home football games, towns in the area are gearing up for their annual trick-or-treat events.The Stroud Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event on Main Street on Friday night.

Trying to fill the gap with SNAP on hold

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Every Saturday, God and People’s Pantry is open, come rain or shine. Volunteers arrive early in the morning to make sure the shelves are stocked and everything is ready for the families that come through. Usually, they see anywhere from 20 to 40 clients either families or individual households.
Dirt work has started at the location of the new high school building in Prague. The new building will be 41,982 square feet and is expected to stay under about $18 million of the bond funds. Construction began in July 2025, after a bond was passed in April 2024. The building will contain 22 classrooms, a Family and Consumer Sciences classroom and kitchen, science lab, an art studio, two teacher workrooms, special education space, a new library and alternative education space. Photo/Kimberly Fleak

Dirt work has started at the location of the new high school building in Prague. The new building will be 41,982 square feet and is expected to stay under about $18 million of the bond funds. Construction began in July 2025, after a bond was passed in April 2024. The building will contain 22 classrooms, a Family and Consumer Sciences classroom and kitchen, science lab, an art studio, two teacher workrooms, special education space, a new library and alternative education space. Photo/Kimberly Fleak

Prague...

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Prague is set to get a brand new high school.Construction began on the new over 40,000-square-foot facility in July 2025, according to Superintendent Kimberly Fleak, and should be completed in about two and a half years.
A star on the rise

A star on the rise

A star on the rise

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Jordyn Charkowski said that she was tricked into her first audition.Sitting on a sofa in her living room with her mother, the Stroud senior chuckled as she recalled the story.She was in the first grade and living with her grandparents while her mother, Stephanie Charkowski, was deployed in 2013.

Commissioners meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week approved the 2025-2026 budget and agreed to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Wellness policy.

Meeker town board meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week approved the certification for the REAP Grant and set the dates for the 2026 meetings each month.Trustees will hold their regular meetings on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m.
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