Stroud American

One of three new murals painted on the side of the old Texaco station in Davenport. The building is currently being renovated to be the new welcome center for the town. The mural was painted by Bob Palmer. Photo/Emily Kalka

Davenport to bathe Route 66 in neon

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

ThetownofDavenportis about to get a bit brighter.In the latest round of the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program, Davenport was awarded $658,000 to install neon signs as an extension of the project in Stroud.

Wellston Town Board dissolves emergency management

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Town Board of Wellston voted to dissolve its emergency management division at its regular meeting on May 21.After going into executive session to discuss the issue, the Trustees made a motion to dissolve the division and allow Lincoln County Emergency Management to take over.

The color guard from American Legion Post #64 in Chandler carry out a rifle salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler. The Post organizes the ceremony every year on Memorial Day for the community. Photo/Emily Kalka

Honoring the fallen

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Jimmy Con Dorsey

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Jimmy Con Dorsey was born June 24, 1936, in Konawa, Oklahoma. He arrived in Heaven on April 29, 2026, at the age of 89.Jim moved with his family to Oklahoma City when he was a young boy. They lived in Southeast Oklahoma City, and he graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1955.

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin, 83, longtime resident of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away early Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family.TerrywasbornonAugust 1, 1942, in Haleyville, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Enec (Poli) Thurman.

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps, a longtime Chandler resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep onMay15,2026,atthe ageof92.Shewasborn in 1933 near Stroud, Oklahoma, to Annetta Bell Stults and John Harrison Stiner.

Erma Lee Nicely

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Erma Lee Nicely, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born on December 28, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Pamela Jean (Allen) Loveless

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pamela Jean (Allen) Loveless was born November 30, 1954, in Chandler to Ervin Allen and Hazel (Wakely). She passed away in her home in Chandler, May 13, 2026, at the age of 71.PamgrewupinChandler, where she attended school, graduating with the Class of 1973.

Donald Eugene Derrick

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Donald Eugene Derrick passedawayonMay 5, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma.He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard and was active in the Masonic Lodge.

Rita Delane Hibdon

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Rita Delane Hibdon, 83, passed away on Friday morning, May 15, 2026, in Stroud, Oklahoma.Rita was born on April 18, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to William Elmer and Lucile Mae (Files) Danner. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School.

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