Carlee Williams pitches the win against Holdenville. Photo/Beth Young
Stroud Sports
News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Lincoln County News
Birds of a feather
Birds of a feather
Emily Kalka Editor
Growing up in the country, we didn’t actually have that many animals. Mostly, cats and dogs that came and went, with our Shihtzu Katie being the only staple from start to finish. But then, one summer, Mom decided that she wanted guinea fowl.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Learning to look closer
Learning to look closer
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
When I was a kid, I always found myself looking up at planes. Watching the massive objects float through the sky made me curious about where those people were going, who they were and what made them leave.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Stroud approves agreements, contracts
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
The Stroud Board of Education approved several annual agreements, contracts and policy updates during its regular meeting June 8.Board members approvedAlternative Education Cooperative memorandums of understanding with Chandler, Davenport and Depew for the 2026-27 school year.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Prague high school ahead of schedule
Emily Kalka Editor
Construction on the new Prague High School is ahead of schedule, according to outgoing Superintendent Kimberly Fleak.At a regular school board meeting on June 8, Fleak said that Phase II is projected to be finished by January 2028, which is two months earlier than originally planned.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Schools receive $680k from CVEC in 2025
Emily Kalka Editor
Seven school districts in Lincoln County and three in Pottawatomie County received nearly $680,000 in funds from the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) in 2025.The cooperative directed more than $2.6 million to schools across the state last year, according to a press release.“Education...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Carol Lou James Melson
Carol Lou James Melson
News Staff
Carol Lou James Melson of Davenport passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80 on June 10. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Elmer Lee and Lena “Marie” Wallis James. Carol graduated from Davenport High School in 1964.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A worker steadys 66 Man as he comes in for a landing at the front of McClanahan Park in Chandler on Monday. The character was created by Jerry McClanahan, whom the park is named after. Photo/Andrew Frazier
66 Man statue ready to launch
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Mark Cline stood beside Chandler’s unfinished 66 Man statue as the figure awaited its final touches.The Virginia artist, known for building larger-than-life roadside figures along Route 66 and across the country, was in town to attach and blend the statue’s arms before turning the remaining work...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
McClure to be new DA, Shaw headed to general election
Emily Kalka Editor
The incumbent for district attorney was unseated in Tuesday’s elections, while the incumbent for state representative will be heading to the general elections in November and county commissioner will face a run-off.Current District Attorney for District 23 Adam Panter lost his bid for re-election...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Stroud City Council adopts budget, approves Cedar Ave traffic
Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
On Thursday, the Stroud City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, approved a traffic change and heard public comment about possible data center development near the city.Council members approved the $14.06 million budget with little discussion.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026