Coloring the world through books, reading

There was only way to describe the community room at the Chandler Public Library on June 2.Organized chaos. Four long tables were full of children, ranging in age from kindergarten to older elementary. A handful of parents stood chatting near the tables while others sat in chairs along the wall.

Overcoming obstacles

Town Talk

It’s that time of year again. The Chamber of Commerce’s Stroud Summer Festival is this Saturday, June14.CometoMain Street/Route 66 in Stroud from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun day.There will be lots of vendors to shop with, food trucks,acarshowandmuch more.

Trial set for Edmond pair in burglary, kidnapping case

A pair from Edmond, charged with five felonies each and who have each pleaded innocent to the charges have been set for trial the second week of the current jury term.

Stroud man faces new felony, misdemeanor

A Stroud man previously convicted of two felonies, among them one just two months ago, faces a new felony and misdemeanor.

Case continued for sex offender who failed to register

A Chandler man, previously convicted of five felonies over several years andchargedwithtwomore, and who has pleaded innocent has had his case case continued..

Stroud park to recieve Gold Star Memorial

A dedication ceremony will be held on June 14 in Stroud for a Gold Star Memorial marker in Ed Smalley Centennial Park next to the Rock Cafe.The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Flag Day.

Prague man facing 2 felonies for assaulting officers

APrague man is facing three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, following his recent arrest.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, 2025 against Ted William Griffin, 35.

Wellston woman dies in 3-car collision on US 177

A Wellston woman has died from injuries she suffered in a three-vehicle traffic collision on U.S. 177 in Pottawatomie County and a Wellston man was critically injured in the crash.

Libraries, towns launch summer feeding program

TheRegionalFoodBank of Oklahoma has launched its Summer Feeding Program at locations across Lincoln County and the state, according to a press release from the food bank.The program launched on June 2 and will run throughAug. 8.