Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks was born March 1, 1929, in Grandfield, Oklahoma to John Rankin and Nola (Davenport) McConnell. She passed away on December 12,2024,inChandler at the age of 95.Preceding Pearl in death are her parents, husbands and four siblings.

Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds entered this world on May 26, 2000, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.He is survived by his loving father and mother.He departed from this earthly life on December 11, 2024. Skyler shared 24 years here on earth with his loved ones.

Harley Wayne Patterson Jr

HarleyWayne Patterson Jr of Depew, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by family onThursday,December 12, 2024, at the age of 82. Wayne was born on Saturday, February 14, 1942, to Harley Patterson Sr. and Vista Earlen (Lane) Patterson in Grainola, Oklahoma.

Arrests in Stroud car break-ins

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a rash of car burglaries that occurred overnight last week and a number of the items stolen have been recovered, Stroud Police Chief Clint Gay- lord has confirmed.Gaylord reported, "The stolen rifle, a .

Status hearing set on felonies with children

A status conference has been set for a Prague man who is facing four felony charges with a child.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

On target in Stroud

Over 40 students calmly walk to retrieve their bows at the sound of a beep. They then form a long, even line that runs from one end of the basketball court to the other. The air, which had previously been filled with country music, now had the sounds of soft “thunks.

Stroud to get visitors’ locker room

The Stroud School Board voted last week to approve a $1.4 million visitor’s locker room to be located at the football field.Superintendent Joe Van Tuyl said they’ve been working on the development for some time, and he doesn’t see it as a large undertaking.“We had available finances.

Chandler approves eight new stop signs

The Chandler City Council approved the installation of eight new stop signs at their monthly meeting on Dec. 10.Mike Keller, assistant director of public works, said the City’s focus on future growth inspired him to send a team out to find intersections that needed new stop signs.

County commissioners approve jail contract

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a contract with Ascend Commercial Builders, LLC for the jail renovation. They also awarded a bid for equipment and outfitting of five 2024 Dodge Ram vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.