Eva June Matthews

Eva June Matthews was born July 14, 1934 in Wellston to Benford and Ora (Kennedy) Matthews. She passed away October 26, 2021 in Chandler at the age of 87. Eva June grew up around the Captain Creek area and was a life-long resident of Wellston where she graduated high school with the class of 1952.

Barney Fred Hancock

Barney Fred Hancock, also known as Butch by many, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the age of 75 at his residence in Stroud, Okla. Barney was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 9, 1946, to Barney Frederick and Mary Hancock.

Shirley Rae Post

Shirley Rae Post, a longtime Stroud resident, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home in Stroud with her family by her side. She was 76 years old. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2021 at Stroud First Assembly of God in Stroud, Okla.

Geneva Faye Worthen

Geneva Faye Worthen, resident of Eufaula, Okla., and Meeker, Okla., passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. She was 73 years old. Faye was born on March 14, 1948 in Hastings, Neb., to her parents, Tilson Clyde Laird and Illa Gayle (Stabenow) Laird.

Open House at historic Stroud cabin

The most notable land run in Oklahoma was on April 22, 1889, but did you know there were other subsequent land runs in Oklahoma? One such land run was for County A (now known as Lincoln County) held September, 28, 1891.

Four more COVID deaths

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties increased by only four compared to last week, and new positive cases rose only a little more than 200, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Charges in Stroud shooting

The State Attorney General’s Office has filed charges against two men reportedly involved in a shooting at an On Cue in Stroud on Oct. 9. The amended information was filed on Oct. 28 in Lincoln County District Court.

County passes budget

Lincoln County commissioners during their meeting this week approved a $11 million budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the budget totals $11,487,040.12. Commission Chairman Lee Doolen said the budget includes a $100 per month pay raise for each employee.

Meeker rescinds vote

Meeker Town Board of Trustees during a brief special meeting last Friday rescinded an action they took during their Oct. 18 meeting and approved two other items.

Stroud keeps rolling, downs Wewoka

Stroud scored in every period and kept alive its hopes of a first-round playoff game at home with a 26-6 win over Wewoka Friday night. The Tigers are 5-1 in district play and tied with this week’s opponent - Okemah - for second place in District A-7.