Charges filed

A Stroud man faces a felony and misdemeanor following his arrest recently by a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy.

Meeker Quilters’ Guild camp

The Meeker Quilters’Guild sponsored their 15th annual Summer Quilt Camp July 7-9. Mammoth Baptist Church graciously hosted the 3-day event which was attended by seventeen participants.

Mommy and me

It was just another Thursday night. Giggles and splashing filled the air, rising over the tune of “I’m a LittleTeapot.” Four toddlers grinned in their mothers’ arms as they filled cups with pool water and watched as the water filtered out through the holes poked into the bottom.

Williams qualifies for nationals

Local motocross racer Jace Williams, 17, of Chandler, has officially qualified for the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Waverly, TN— the world’s largest amateur motocross race and the most prestigious in the U.S.The race runs July 28-Aug.

Tiger Football

There was a lot of intensity last week at the Stroud youth football camp. Above, Ellis Seward gives 110 as he participates in the 20-yard dash drill. Left, Evan Grammer packs the ball during a touch scrimmage and, below, Glendon Hightower, Kannon Hilbert and Landry Eskridge compete for a pass.

Mural of memories

A large mural depicting the history of Chandler was recently completed, spanning the entirety of the retaining wall in front of City Hall on Manvel Avenue. The mural was designed and painted by Bob Palmer. See more photos on page 2A.

Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

LeotaJean(Murray)Hall was born the daughter of Dempse C. and Kathryn L. Murray on September 22, 1936, near Carney, Oklahoma in Lincoln County. Leota was an only child for ten years until the family welcomed a sister, Betty Laraine Murray in 1946.

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931, in Okmulgee, OK.Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June 18, 1952, to March 8, 1962.