Juanita Louise Evans

Juanita Louise Evans was born May 31,1940, in Perkins, Oklahoma, to JohnH. Oliver and Anna Ellen O’Donnell.

Scotty Michael Clark

Scotty Michael Clark was bom January 14, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to John and Marie (Scott) Clark. He passed away on August 20,2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of 73.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 40 years, Darla, two brothers and a sister.

Theodore Laurence 'Ted' Kalka

October 21, 1939-August 22, 2026 Theodore Laurence “Ted” Kalka, 86, was bom October 21, 1939, to John and Mary Kalka of Agra, Oklahoma, and passed away on August 22, 2026.On August 29, 1959, Ted married the love of his life, Marilyn Kay Allen.

Phyllis 'Earlene' Nicholson

Phyllis “Earlene” Nicholson, of Little River, Kansas, and formerly of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on August 5,2026, at Rice Community Hospital in Lyons, Kansas, at the age of 85.Earlene was bom on August 2, 1941, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Earl and Effie (Mefford) Hopkins.

Runner

Stroud pre-K runner Swayzie Powell nears the finish line at the Stroud Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday morning. Cheering her on are Stroud high school runners Javira Tilton, Brennyn Neeley and Mia Orr. For more on cross country, see C section. Photo/Beth Young

CMA hears update on water plant expansions

The Chandler Municipal Authority heard updates on the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants expansions at its regular meeting onAug. 11.Robert Mullins from SRB Engineering said Orr Construction is making progress on the water treatment plant.

First Day of School

We asked parents to submit Back to School photos and you all delivered. We have chosen our three favorite photos to feature in the newspaper, but everyone looked amazing. Check out our Facebook page for all the photos.

Agra approves alt-ed cooperative waiver request

The Agra School Board approved an alternative education cooperative waiver request so that the district can run its own program at its regular meeting on Aug. 10.The waiver request was submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year and would authorize Agra Public...

Prague School Board makes personnel decisions

The Prague School Board approved employment decisions and policies at its regular meeting on Aug. 10, as well as heard an update on the new high school construction.The Board approved the resignation of Heather Capron (paraprofessional), as well as the administrative contracts and teacher salary...

Stroud cheers on fall sports