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The Andrew Sisters are coming to Stroud and Town Talk has received its first donation for two general admission tickets from Maxine Jordan. You won’t find a more patriotic Stroudite than Maxine.
Sharp blade

Sharp blade

Sharp blade

As I watched the blood running off the back of my hand, my first thought was: “I really wish I hadn’t done that.” My second thought was: “This is going to be embarrassing to explain.

Hearing set for Sparks man accused of four felonies

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Sparks man who faces four felony counts and two misdemeanors. Formal felony charges were filed May 4 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies.

Driver faces third DUI after Meeker arrest

A driver who has been convicted twice since May of this year for driving under the influence of alcohol faces a new felony DUI count. Jeffery Todd Keener, 47, of Chandler, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.
Events to honor former resident Ronald Crews

Events to honor former resident Ronald Crews

Events to honor former resident Ronald Crews

The state of Oklahoma will recognize former Chandler resident Ronald Crews on Oct. 21 in Chandler’s Tilghman Park. Family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m.

Chandler discusses potential bond issue

Chandler Board of Education members this week, without taking any vote, discussed possible items for a bond issue. Chandler School Supt.

Warrant issued in Meeker head-on crash

A judge has issued a $20,000 bench warrant for a man who was due in court to continue his preliminary hearing and failed to appear.
Big Weekend

Big Weekend

Big Weekend

It was a weekend of memories that began Friday evening, when the Meeker Bulldogs crowned Maleah Blankenship as their Homecoming queen prior to the game with Kellyville. She is pictured above with escort Johnny Butler. Photo/Robyn Miller.
Averie Rayne Gretlein

Averie Rayne Gretlein

Averie Rayne Gretlein

Averie Rayne Gretlein was born on Groundhog Day February 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City to Chelsea (Brewton) Ross and Skylar Gretlein. She passed away September 30, 2022 at the young age of 10. Little Averie had an infectious smile that lit up the room.
David Michael Toumbs

David Michael Toumbs

David Michael Toumbs

David Michael Toumbs was born December 16, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Samuel David and Vivian Pearl (Duncan) Toumbs. He passed away September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 74. Mike served his country in the United States Army which included a tour in Vietnam.