Betty Jean Riede

Betty Jean Riede passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. It was one of her wishes. She was born in Stroud, Oklahoma, on February 20, 1933, to Clyde and Midge (Manning) Allen.Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and brother.

Leslie Laverne Shields

LeslieLaverneShields passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.Lesliewasoneof11born to Ralph and Winifred Shields on Sunday, May 25, 1958, in Chandler, OK.Leslie is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and one sister.

Jimmie Roy “Jim” Hiemer

Jimmie Roy “Jim” Hiemer, 89, a long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma,passedaway on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home in Meeker.Jim was born on May 18, 1935, in Wellston, Oklahoma, to Leo Roy andAlice Mae (Beasler) Hiemer. He attended Happy Hill School in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

Town Talk

Upcoming community activities include City Council meeting 5:00 p.m. Thursday March 13 at City Hall, No School Friday March 14th, Stroud School Spring Break Monday – Friday March 17-21, Stroud Spring Clean Up Monday March 24, South 99 Equipment Spring Consignment Auction Saturday March 19 12:00 p.m.

Chandler man pleads guilty, gets some jail time

A Chandler man, scheduled for a bench trial, has opted instead to enter guilty pleas to the charges he was facing and has drawn some prison time.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 15, 2024 against Herbert Lee Gaines, Jr., 58, and Rachelle Dawn Bannister, 45.

Chandler rehires principals

Chandler Board of Education members this week re-employed the district’s three principals for the 2025-2026 school year and also accepted the resignations of three other personnel.School Supt. Scott Baade also announced,” We will be virtual with our instruction on Thursday this week.

Meeker Board approves mutual aid agreement

Meeker’sTown Board of Trustees have voted to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Sooner Warn and they authorized the grant administrator to apply for a Slip onTanker Unit grant for the Fire Department.

Meeker rehires admin team for 2025-26 year

Meeker Board of Education members this week rehired its administrative team for the 20252026 school year and also approved stipends for certified and support staff for the 2024-2025 school year.They also accepted a resignation.

Edmond pair pleads innocent to felony charges

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A pair from Edmond, charged with five felonies each, have each pleaded innocent to the charges and their cases have been set for a felony disposition docket in April.

Davenport woman faces felony assault, battery charge

A Davenport woman faces a felony and two misdemeanorsfollowing her arrest by a Prague police officer.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 26, 2025 against Alicia Nicole Wilson, 37.