News

Chandler board of education meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Chandler Board of Education this week hired a Secondary teacher and coach and also accepted several resignations from those either retiring or moving. School Supt. Melody Toma said that following an executive session, the board returned to open meeting and employed A.J.

Six charges in arrest

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Six charges, one felony and five misdemeanors, have been filed after Stroud police arrested a driver during a traffic stop. Formal charges were filed April 7 in Lincoln County District Court against Daniel Frank Kozlowski, 43, of Bristow.

Reno update

Brian Blansett Staff Column

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

I stepped on the scales Sunday holding Reno the puppy, who kept trying to lick my face and made getting an accurate reading a challenge. I finally got the weight, put him down and stepped back on the scales.

Considering local elections

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Last week some area voters had the opportunity once again to exercise a freedom that too many people seem to overlook and just take for granted. They were the General Election school board races in three area districts. They included Dale, McLoud and the Perkins-Tryon school districts.

Trial set for Carney man

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Carney man who faces a total of 13 charges after he was arrested earlier this year. Bobby Lloyd Johnston, 64, was arrested on Jan. 11 as officers served a warrant at 820575 S. 3330 Road in Lincoln County.

Stroud American Legion

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The American Legion Auxiliary held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 5th. The meeting was rescheduled from the Auxiliary’s regular meeting time which is the first Monday of each month.

Meeker school board meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night approved temporary appropriations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said General Fund appropriations are $8,133,751, building fund is $116,786 and child nutrition is $284,618.

Conference track meet

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Liyah Dauman from Prague eyes her landing spot during high jump competition Tuesday at the 66 Conference track meet in Chandler. For more photos from the meet, see Page 6A. Complete results will be in next week’s edition. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ashwood won’t seek re-election

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

She was the first woman elected as district judge for the 23rd Judicial District and after three terms serving on the bench has decided to retire. District Judge Cindy Ferrell Ashwood says she will retire at the end of her term in December of this year.

A swarm of bees for Blakelynn

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

You’ve seen the signs throughout Lincoln County asking, “Please Pray for Blakelynn.” Blakelynn is the two-year-old daughter of Billie and Katy Ellick. She was diagnosed last year with neuroblastoma which is one of the worst types of cancer for children. Blakelynn has many relatives in the county.

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