Dale school board approves new hires, resignations

Dale Board of Education members this week approved hiring several new teachers, several new support staff for 2025-2026 and accepted the resignations of two personnel.They also hired current support staff in a capacity to be determined by the administration for 2025-2026.

Harrah man facing new felony, misdemeanor

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Harrah man with several previous felony convictions is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.Travis Wayne Kaskaske, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 24, 2025 with bringing contraband into a jail/penal institution, a felony.

County commissioners take no action on 911 trust authority

Lincoln County commissioners this week began discussing how to possibly change or dissolve the 911 TrustAuthority by a vote of the people.Following some discussion, no action was taken by commissioners.

Mannford man dies in single car crash

A Mannford man has died as the result of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle traffic collision north of Davenport in Lincoln County over the weekend.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Robinson identified the victim as Johnny C. Smith, 65.

Enjoying the hunt

A few weeks ago, my good friends Steve Buoy, Steve Chlouber and I journeyed out to western Oklahoma for spring turkey hunt.It was good to see that the turkey population appears to be coming back in the areas we hunt and in those nearby as well.

Standing up

Dear Editor, Concerned Lincoln County residents will gather from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 14, to fellowship and peacefully protest against government overreach, suppression of voter rights, stripping American citizens of our freedoms and blatant disregard for the U.S.

A love song to Toyetta

Like many young men in college, I believe I’ve found the love of my life. She’s small, temperamental, and barely functioning. No, not a philosophy major; I’m talking about my car.She stands just under five feet tall, wears her scars proudly, and responds best to emotional bribery and gentle slaps.

Town Talk

DIANA REED CorrespondentAnotheralumniweekend is in the history books. Thanks to all the alums who work so hard every year putting the events together. It’s always a great success and a good time is had by all.We had an exceptionally wet Memorial Day this weekend.

Stroud Spring 2025 Honor Roll Lists

Stroud Middle School Superintendent’s Honor RollGage Bailey Emeri Bradley McKinley Dervin Micah Haines Kaleb Hixon Taylor Lau Adalyn Lum Alyce Niemann Isabella Orr Kalei Pennington Julius Sanders Gideon SmalleyPrincipal’s Honor Roll Beau Ackerman Brooklyn Baker Adrianne Barney Brynleigh Bell Tripp...

Chandler High School releases spring honor roll

9th Grade A Honor RollCarsyn Ball Kaydee Brodersen Karyss Campbell William Herrmann Elli Hilgenfeld Bryson Miller Colton Miller Reagan Moehle Lizzy Pryor Emersyn Raper Trinidy YangA/B Honor Roll Adler Ball James Bobo Tallan Boggs Macie Bridges Karly Carothers Dixie Cowan Jerett Gibson Kade Lambert...