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Diana Reed Correspondent
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Another Stroud Summer Fest has wrapped up. Congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Stroud for a successful event. I was out of town, but I heard nothing but rave reviews about the event.
A new sidewalk is installed in front of Chandler City Hall, winding around to the railroad bridge. Despite some setbacks due to rain, the City is moving ahead with building Imel Park -- located behind City Hall -- and renovating Reed Park -- located on Allison. Photo/Emily Kalka

A new sidewalk is installed in front of Chandler City Hall, winding around to the railroad bridge. Despite some setbacks due to rain, the City is moving ahead with building Imel Park -- located behind City Hall -- and renovating Reed Park -- located on Allison. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler chugging along on parks

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
While rain has added some delays to construction on parks in Chandler, both projects are still full steam ahead.Imel Park, which is located behind Chandler City Hall, now has a pavilion, with the new sidewalk along Route 66 installed during the first two weeks of June. Scapes, Inc.

Meeker school board meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Meeker Board of Education members this week voted to offer contracts to four new teachers and accepted the resignation of one other teacher.Without going into executive session, board members voted to offer contracts to the following for the 2025-2026 school year.
Jacob Snovel accepts the award for Best Oklahoma Feature for the film “Anywherwe” at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Jacob Snovel accepts the award for Best Oklahoma Feature for the film “Anywherwe” at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler film wins awards

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
There was more than the 25th anniversary to celebrate at this year’s deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. Two men with connections to Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties received awards.

Arrest made in Embezzlement

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
AChandlerwomanhas been arrested for allegedly embezzling $170,000 from a Meeker business and she was transported to the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler.Meeker Assistant Police Chief Scott Wilson identified the woman as Lesa Manning, 64.
David Timmons helps kids race down Main Street at the Stroud Arts activity area during Stroud Summer Fest on Saturday. Bottom

David Timmons helps kids race down Main Street at the Stroud Arts activity area during Stroud Summer Fest on Saturday. Bottom

Festive weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Terry Lee Mullendore

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Terry Lee Mullendore was born July 3, 1955, to Melvin and Louise (Miliken) Mullendore. He passed away May 24, 2025, at his home in Wellston at the age of 69.Terry was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother and best friend, along with other family and friends.

Shirley June (Moody) Johnson

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Shirley June (Moody) Johnson passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 81, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on November 1, 1943, to Myron Moody and Coleene Chapman in Oklahoma City.Shirley graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, Oklahoma, in 1961.
Vicki Lynn (Heath) Butler

Vicki Lynn (Heath) Butler

Vicki Lynn (Heath) Butler

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A Life Fully Lived Vicki Lynn (Heath) Butler was born December 9, 1946, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to parents Leonard and Jeanne (Bailey) Heath. She departed this life on June 6, 2025.
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