Coloring the world through books, reading

There was only way to describe the community room at the Chandler Public Library on June 2.Organized chaos. Four long tables were full of children, ranging in age from kindergarten to older elementary. A handful of parents stood chatting near the tables while others sat in chairs along the wall.

Overcoming obstacles

Town Talk

It’s that time of year again. The Chamber of Commerce’s Stroud Summer Festival is this Saturday, June14.CometoMain Street/Route 66 in Stroud from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun day.There will be lots of vendors to shop with, food trucks,acarshowandmuch more.

Trial set for Edmond pair in burglary, kidnapping case

A pair from Edmond, charged with five felonies each and who have each pleaded innocent to the charges have been set for trial the second week of the current jury term.Whitney Nicole Akins, 34, and Anthony DeShawn Holman, 36, each face charges of first degree burglary, kidnapping, possess firearm...

Stroud man faces new felony, misdemeanor

A Stroud man previously convicted of two felonies, among them one just two months ago, faces a new felony and misdemeanor.Robert Clinton Walker, about 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on March 3, 2025 with bringing contraband (weapons), explosives, drugs, intoxicating beverage...

Case continued for sex offender who failed to register

A Chandler man, previously convicted of five felonies over several years andchargedwithtwomore, and who has pleaded innocent has had his case case continued..Terry Ray Boren, 52, was formally charged June 4, 2024 in Lincoln County District with failure to register as sex offender and sex offender...

Stroud park to recieve Gold Star Memorial

A dedication ceremony will be held on June 14 in Stroud for a Gold Star Memorial marker in Ed Smalley Centennial Park next to the Rock Cafe.The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Flag Day.

Prague man facing 2 felonies for assaulting officers

APrague man is facing three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, following his recent arrest.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, 2025 against Ted William Griffin, 35.The three felonies include felony discharging firearm into dwelling, assault and battery...

Wellston woman dies in 3-car collision on US 177

A Wellston woman has died from injuries she suffered in a three-vehicle traffic collision on U.S. 177 in Pottawatomie County and a Wellston man was critically injured in the crash.State Highway Patrol Trooper Preston Davis, of the Patrol’s Traffic Homicde Divsion, identified the woman who died as...

Libraries, towns launch summer feeding program

TheRegionalFoodBank of Oklahoma has launched its Summer Feeding Program at locations across Lincoln County and the state, according to a press release from the food bank.The program launched on June 2 and will run throughAug. 8.