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Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Severe storms hit Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Severe thunderstorms roared through Lincoln County Fridaynight, causing damage to the Chandlerarea. Among the worst, a building at the historic Chandler Baseball Camp was destroyed.The first round of storms hit the area just before 11 p.m., causing most of the damage.
Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Janie Carol Warren, age 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away June 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Janie was born May 12, 1949, to Paul and Clarissa (Jones) Smith in San Fernando Valley, California.
Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Darlene Star Ritchie, 72, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1953, to Betty Henson and Charles Triner.
Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Joan Helen Butler, 79, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma died peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026. Joan was born on October 13, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Joe Cevis TaylorandLethaLouise Story-Taylor.
Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Joy Dell Sullivan, age 80, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1945, to J.D. and Arlene Montgomery in Chandler, Oklahoma, where she was born, raised, and spent her entire life.
Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Storytellers show all under the Same Sky

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Saturday night was quite different from a normal production at Lincoln County On-Stage.Half the chairs were taken out, allowing for tables. They were grouped together more like a cafe or bistro with little signs on each, displaying a name. In the back, someone worked on pouring wine.
Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud school board hires new HS principal

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
During a special meeting June 15, the Stroud Board of Education unanimously approved Lesa Elerick as Stroud High School principal and several other personnel moves for the 2026-27 school year.The board also hired Charlotte Couch as a middle school and high school teacher and band program assistant.

Man charged with domestic assault, battery

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ALuther man will appear for a pre-preliminary hearing on July 23 in an assault and battery case.Willie Cowan, 40, was charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery on May 13 after an incident with his roommate that occurred on May 8, according to the court filing.
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