Stroud American

Saturday was a big day for Dale, as the Pirates and Lady Pirates won state championships and brought home two more gold balls for the trophy case. The boys went undefeated and won their second straight championship. The girls won their eighth championship and first since 2010. For more, see Sports, Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Two times the gold

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Arrest made in Stroud high speed chase

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions faces four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested. Dustin Don Secrest, 41, of Coweta, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 10 with two felonies and two misdemeanors.

Ethan Stone

Chandler announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorians are Emma Cummings, Sadie Sherman, Ahna Smith, Ethan Stone, Laryssa Nunn, Claire Irby, Brittany Robbins and Shayla Robbins. The salutatorian is Chace Massie.

Sandra Lou Johnson

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Sandra Lou Johnson, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was 81 years old. Sandra was born on January 13, 1942 in Chandler, OK to Harold and Clara Eyestone. Sandra attended Victor, a tworoom country school northeast of Chandler, completing eight grades in seven years.

Carl Dwight Thompson

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Carl Dwight Thompson was born at Agra, Oklahoma on October 11, 1944 to the Alva & Ellen ( Wittman) Thompson. He passed from this life in Drumright on January 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years, 3 months, & 15 days. His remains will be buried in the Parkland Cemetery at a later date.

Charissia Dawn Akers

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Charissia Dawn Michelle Akers was born September 6, 1993 in Ada, to Vickie Jean Harris and Donald Lee Akers. She passed away February 13, 2023 in Norman at the age of 29. Charissia attended Wellston Schools along with online schooling until later receiving her GED.

Joy Elizabeth Hudson Hart

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Joy Elizabeth Hudson Hart, of Okesa, Oklahoma was born in Atlantic Field, Osage County, Oklahoma, on April 9th, 1935 to Quincy and Doshia Hoopes (Clark). Joy leapt into the arms of Jesus on the morning of February 17, 2023. She passed peacefully with her husband Merton and family by her side.

Claire Irby

February Lions of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Chandler Public Schools announced that their February Lions of the Month are Claire Irby and Paige Navarro. Claire is the daughter of Joseph and Tracy Irby. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking advanced English courses.

Congratulations to county voters

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

It was encouraging to see voters throughout Lincoln County show up last week and approve two propositions. Voters overwhelmingly gave a thumbs up to renewal of the one percent county sales tax for another five years with 78.78 percent in favor of the proposition.

Town Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Town Talk volunteers and the American Legion Auxiliary will hold their second Italian luncheon on March 12th. Thank you to everyone who came and had lunch with us. It was a huge success so we are going to host it again. It will be from noon until 2:30 p.m.

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