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Stroud park to recieve Gold Star Memorial

A dedication ceremony will be held on June 14 in Stroud for a Gold Star Memorial marker in Ed Smalley Centennial Park next to the Rock Cafe.The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Flag Day.

Prague man facing 2 felonies for assaulting officers

APrague man is facing three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, following his recent arrest.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, 2025 against Ted William Griffin, 35.

Wellston woman dies in 3-car collision on US 177

A Wellston woman has died from injuries she suffered in a three-vehicle traffic collision on U.S. 177 in Pottawatomie County and a Wellston man was critically injured in the crash.

Libraries, towns launch summer feeding program

TheRegionalFoodBank of Oklahoma has launched its Summer Feeding Program at locations across Lincoln County and the state, according to a press release from the food bank.The program launched on June 2 and will run throughAug. 8.

Tryon man granted continuance in felony gun case

A Tryon man facing a felony firearms charge after what has been described as a reported “gun battle” between him and another individual and who has entered an innocent plea , has been granted a continuance to the August felony disposition docket.

Man convicted of child neglect

A 59-year-old man facing multiple charges for alleged sex crimes against minors has been been convicted of child neglect.Mark Leon Miller, Sr., of Midwest City, appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge March 25 on formal charges filed against him on Aug. 15, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court.
Chandler Library takes a walk on the wild side

Chandler Library takes a walk on the wild side

Chandler Library takes a walk on the wild side

Two workers from the Oklahoma City Zoo visited the Chandler Public Library on Monday, June 9, as part of their summer reading program. The workers taught the children about pollinators and how important they are to the environment around them.
People browse the car show at Stroud SummerFest 2024 on Main Street. Photo/ Emily Kalka

People browse the car show at Stroud SummerFest 2024 on Main Street. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Summer festivals return to Stroud, Chandler

Two local festivals are coming up on June 14 in Chandler and Stroud.In Chandler, the 24th Annual Ice Cream Festival is set to take place in Tilghman Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will feature free ice cream from Hiland Dairy, inflatable games, and more.