Fire in Stroud

A fire that broke out in Stroud on Main Street Monday night destroyed an antique store but firefighters were able to contain the fire to that building. Stroud Fire Chief Chris Wilson said the call came in at 8:35 p.m. Wilson noted, “We had heavy smoke as we arrived.

Ann Rogers

Ann Rogers passed peacefully on Oct. 2nd , 2023, in Stroud, OK at the age of 82. Ann was born on Nov. 24th, 1940, in Paoli, Ok. Ann Rogers is survived by her children, her siblings, her grandchildren.

Jerry Kashwer

Jerry Kashwer, a longtime resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, was born on August 10, 1930, in Gerty, Oklahoma. He departed this earthly life on October 10, 2023, in Stroud, Oklahoma at the age of 93 years. Jerry was the son of Sam Kashwer and Oma Hollingsworth. He was raised in Gerty, Oklahoma.

Michael Vincent Siegel

Michael Vincent Siegel was born June 25, 1965 in Sedalia, Missouri to Larry Michael Siegel and Barbara Jean (Gray). He passed away October 12, 2023 at his home in Warwick at the age of 58. Mike was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, grandparents, and great-nephew.

McLoud ex-teacher’s case

A former McLoud High School teacher facing three felonies after she was arrested on charges for allegedly soliciting sex with minors by use of technology and who waived her preliminary hearing faces her next court date in December.

October student Rotarians announced

Sydney Duncan and Harley Cole have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for October. Sydney Duncan is the daughter of Karen and Jeff Duncan. She has two siblings. After Sydney graduates, she would like to go to Barclay College and pursue a degree in business.

Pride gets superior rating at regionals

The Pride of Chandler Marching Band scored all superior ratings at the Northwest Regional Marching Band competition at Enid High School on Oct. 11. They were one of 12 bands to compete in Class 3A, along with two other Lincoln County high schools, Prague and Meeker.

Commissioners approve budget, E-911 payroll

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and also approved a contract with the E-911 Trust Authority relating to the financial and/or employment situation with the Trust.

Three felony charges dismissed

Three felony charges against a Chandler man who was scheduled to go on trial on this month have been dismissed by the state.