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Lions of the Month announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Robert Wood and Breanna Guinn have been named Lions of the Month for November by the Lions Club. Robert Wood is the son of Geoffrey Wood and Linda Rivera. After graduating, he plans to attend Oklahoma State University and obtain a bachelor’s and master’s in mechanical aerospace engineering.
Dr. George Conrad Markert, seated next to his wife Ladonna, is honored by Ed Dyer, CEO of Stroud Regional Medical Center, at Stroud First Baptist Church on Nov. 10. Dr. Markert, 94, has served the community of Stroud for about 59 years and was awarded the first Heroes in Healthcare Award by Avem Healthcare Partners and Stroud Community Foundation. Photo/Emily Kalka

Dr. George Conrad Markert, seated next to his wife Ladonna, is honored by Ed Dyer, CEO of Stroud Regional Medical Center, at Stroud First Baptist Church on Nov. 10. Dr. Markert, 94, has served the community of Stroud for about 59 years and was awarded the first Heroes in Healthcare Award by Avem Healthcare Partners and Stroud Community Foundation. Photo/Emily Kalka

Markert honored in Stroud

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Dr. George Conrad Markert has long been a staple in Stroud. From the over 3,000 babies that he’s delivered in his 59year career in the town, to working in the ER at Stroud Hospital.
Bridge crash closes turnpike exit ramp

Bridge crash closes turnpike exit ramp

Bridge crash closes turnpike exit ramp

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Work has been completed on the Stroud bridge over the Turner Turnpike (I-44) and all lanes and ramps were opened earlier this week. Lisa Shearer-Salim, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, said the work was completed in four nights beginning on Friday night, Nov. 10.

CIC hosts spaghetti dinner

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler (CIC) will host a free spaghetti dinner on Nov. 22. The dinner will take place at the CIC Community Center at 1401 S. Steele in Chandler. The dinner is to last from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and everyone is welcome to come and eat.

Dale calls election for empty school board seat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Dale Board of Education members recently approved a resolution calling for the annual School Board election for Office No. 4. The seat has been vacant since June of this year when Josh Clark resigned from the position.

Meeker man waives jury trial

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A driver facing two felonies for running a pair of roadblocks has waived a jury trial along with the state and a bench trial has been scheduled instead. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Murder trial put off again

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The jury trial for a Harrah man charged with first degree murder who was scheduled to be tried next week has been put off again. Cole Berginer Guy, 19 at the time, was formally charged Feb.

Felony drug charge for driver stopped for obstructed tag

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A motorist stopped by a state trooper last week on the Turner Turnpike for driving with an obstructed license plate faces a felony drug count. Xian Jun Xu, 53, no address listed, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 31 with trafficking in illegal drugs. The charge accuses him on Oct.

Stroud, Meeker, Prague advance

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Three Lincoln County schools advanced to the second round of the football playoffs last week, but three teams in the area lost and were eliminated. Stroud powered past Morrison, 52-12, in Class A to advance to the second round against Gore. That game is at Stroud at 7 p.m. Friday.
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