State track meets

Sports week in photos

Above, Chandler’s 4x400 relay team (center) of Carson Jackson, Brooklyn Hammons, Lexi Martzall and Cali Hilgenfeld listens to the starter’s instructions pre-race instructions. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Stroud’s Drew Clovis won a silver medal in the pole vault.

Hearing set in felony DUI case

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man with previous felony convictions who was recently arrested and charged with a new felony.Walter T.

Leo signs with UCO

Senior Ashlee Beatty (center, seated), also known as Leo the Lion, signs a letter of offer for the University of Central Oklahoma, where she will be the school’s mascot, Buddy the Bronco. The offer is for four years, and she will receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year as long as she is Buddy.

Trial reset for Sparks man

A Sparks man facing four felonies and a couple of misdemeanors has been ordered to stand trial for the second time this year.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Stroud Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Stroud, joined thousands of members throughout the world to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the organization on April 30, 1931. It was also the 45th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.

Mother’s Day

As most of you are aware, this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. I firmly believe it’s a day to honor the women in our lives. The mothers, grandmothers and other women who do so much for us men and our children.

Town Talk

Thank you to everyone who has purchased veteran’s banners displayed on Main Street. We currently have eighty-seven banners honoring our veterans, both living and deceased and current service members. We have three new banners that will be going up soon.

Bond reduced in manslaughter case

The bond for a California woman facing a manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision has been reduced, court records show.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed in March 22 this year Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Bench warrant issued

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Stroud man who faces two felonies.Sahlamon Marquis David Godwin was formally charged in Lincoln County District on April 9 this year with second degree burglary and larceny of automobile, aircraft or other motor vehicle.