Wellston’s James wins contest

Perseverance is key with Wellston high schooler Kaden James. The sophomore placed first this year in the Intermediate AFR/OFU division at the American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2.

Two die in crash south of Stroud

A tire blow out on SH 99 south of Stroud in Lincoln County reportedly caused a pickup to go out of control and crash, leading to the death of the driver and his passenger.

Area school board candidate filings

Candidates for Boards of Education in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties filed Declaration of Candidacies last week. In Lincoln County, those who filed for seats include: Agra, Office No. 4, Trenton Herrmann, wins unopposed. Carney, Office No. 4, Charles Wright, JaNetta Milburn-Barr, Ramona Perry.

Christmas list

I am almost finished with my Christmas shopping. Most of the presents are for my kids, grandkids and step-kids and involve pictures of dead presidents, so it’s not quite the accomplishment it seems, but hey. Celebrate life’s accomplishments when you can, right?

The greatest generation

I was recently reflecting about people in the generation before me. I think of those who are still active and full of life. I also think of the people of that generation who led active lives until they passed away.

Hearing continued

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued again for a Carney man who was arrested following a pursuit and charged with two felonies.

Town Talk

Please make note of this event change! The Wreaths Across Stroud Ceremony will take place this Sunday, December 17th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stroud Cemetery. This is a date and time change so please change it in your calendars and tell your friends about the new date and time.

Suspect in high speed chase to go to trial

A driver facing four charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested has been bound over to stand trial. Dustin Don Secrest, 41, of Coweta, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 10 this year with two felonies and two misdemeanors.

No-show for bench trial

A defendant who waived a jury trial and asked for a bench trial instead failed to appear and a $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for his arrest. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Highway work

Drivers on Rt. 66 and Highway 18 may face some delays in the future, though once done, the roads will be safer and easier to drive, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Tentatively scheduled for completion around Spring 2025, an 11-mile stretch of Rt.