Stroud American

Carol Lou James Melson

Carol Lou James Melson

Carol Lou James Melson

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Carol Lou James Melson of Davenport passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80 on June 10. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Elmer Lee and Lena “Marie” Wallis James. Carol graduated from Davenport High School in 1964.
A worker steadys 66 Man as he comes in for a landing at the front of McClanahan Park in Chandler on Monday. The character was created by Jerry McClanahan, whom the park is named after. Photo/Andrew Frazier

A worker steadys 66 Man as he comes in for a landing at the front of McClanahan Park in Chandler on Monday. The character was created by Jerry McClanahan, whom the park is named after. Photo/Andrew Frazier

66 Man statue ready to launch

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Mark Cline stood beside Chandler’s unfinished 66 Man statue as the figure awaited its final touches.

McClure to be new DA, Shaw headed to general election

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The incumbent for district attorney was unseated in Tuesday’s elections, while the incumbent for state representative will be heading to the general elections in November and county commissioner will face a run-off.

Stroud City Council adopts budget, approves Cedar Ave traffic

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On Thursday, the Stroud City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, approved a traffic change and heard public comment about possible data center development near the city.Council members approved the $14.06 million budget with little discussion. The budget includes $3.
Mary Ellen Taber

Mary Ellen Taber

Mary Ellen Taber

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Mary Ellen Taber passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Wellston, Oklahoma to Edward Clyde and Jewell Bell (Watkins) Leafty.Mary Ellen lived most of her life in Wellston and Chandler.She raised her kids in Chandler and loved the community.
Betty Fletcher

Betty Fletcher

Betty Fletcher

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of our beloved Betty Fletcher, who was called home to heaven at the age of 98 on June 5, 2026.Betty was born on February 13, 1928. She grew up and first met the young man she would marry in Ramona, Okla.

Chandler School Board hires elementary principal

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of several employees, as well as the hiring of a new interim elementary school principal at its regular meeting on June 8.
ames Kerr (center) performs during the spotlight on the nominess for best supporting actor.

ames Kerr (center) performs during the spotlight on the nominess for best supporting actor.

Theatre students shine at Discovery Awards

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The lights lowered in the packed performance hall, as voices dimmed to a hush and spotlights came up on the stage. Within seconds, it’s filled with dozens of high school students, all singing and dancing their hearts out.This isn’t a normal high school theatre moment.

Election Day Preparation

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
From the Lincoln County Election BoardPolls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, for the Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election.

Emergency incapacity ballots available June 15

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after the deadline to request an absentee ballot and cannot make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
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