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Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham passed away on January 6, 2024, at 70, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Terry was born on January 15, 1953, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth and Helen Grace (Hannah) Willingham. Terry grew up and attended school in Stroud, where he graduated with the Class of 1971.
The four-way stop sign at the intersection of Highways 62 and 18 on Sunday. Photo/Brian Blansett

The four-way stop sign at the intersection of Highways 62 and 18 on Sunday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cold weather...

Central Oklahoma, including Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties, experienced sub-zero wind chills and snow causing slick and hazardous roads across much of the area. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Cody McDonell said on Monday, “It hasn’t been too bad.

Prague man pleads guilty

A Prague man has entered a blind guilty plea on a first degree manslaughter charge and his sentencing has been scheduled. A formal charge was filed March 2 this year in Lincoln County District Court against Joseph Resin Linnhuber. The charge is the result of a fatal traffic collision.
The Wellston Masonic Lodge 369 presents a check to Randy Franklin. The check was from a recent fundraiser and auction held in Wellston in December sponsored by the Wellston Masonic Lodge, plus matching funds from the Masonic Charity Foundation. This fundraiser had great support from Randy’s family and the Wellston Community. A special thanks to Ronald Whitnah the auctioneer. From the left are Paul Ressler, Ron Real, Randy Franklin, JF Caldwell, James Thompson and Andrew Ressler.

The Wellston Masonic Lodge 369 presents a check to Randy Franklin. The check was from a recent fundraiser and auction held in Wellston in December sponsored by the Wellston Masonic Lodge, plus matching funds from the Masonic Charity Foundation. This fundraiser had great support from Randy’s family and the Wellston Community. A special thanks to Ronald Whitnah the auctioneer. From the left are Paul Ressler, Ron Real, Randy Franklin, JF Caldwell, James Thompson and Andrew Ressler.

Wellston Masonic Lodge donation

Hearings set in abuse

Pre-preliminary hearings have been set for a pair charged with felony child abuse. Megan Marie Nash, 35, Meeker and Jonathon Lee Nice, 36, Shawnee were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 22.

Mixon trial set

A Stroud man charged twice in 13 days with felonies has pleaded not guilty in both cases and his trial has been set. Formal charges of unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute were filed Sep. 13 in Lincoln County District Court against Ronald Dean Mixon, 60. On Sep.

Hearing set in grow house burglary

A preliminary hearing has been set for one defendant facing multiple charges in an area armed grow burglary in late October. A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the other individual charged with eight felonies.
The Prague bench exhorts the defense to hold a lid on Meeker scoring just before the end of the half last Friday in Meeker. The Red Devils took a 63-47 victory over the Meeker boys and won the girls game, 65-37. For more basketball from last week, see Page 3C. Photo/Rick Hester.

The Prague bench exhorts the defense to hold a lid on Meeker scoring just before the end of the half last Friday in Meeker. The Red Devils took a 63-47 victory over the Meeker boys and won the girls game, 65-37. For more basketball from last week, see Page 3C. Photo/Rick Hester.

Prague sweeps Meeker

Area basketball

Area basketball

Area basketball

Above, Meeker girls coach Matt Jones talks to his team during a timeout in their game against Prague last week. Photo/Rick Hester Left, Zalen Smith puts up a shot off the bounce in Chandler’s win over Prague.

Argrow Scholarship Tournament

The event will take place on Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm in Stroud, OK at the Memorial Gym 815 N. 2nd Ave. Team registration fee is $44 in honor of Chris Argrow’s High School Basketball number. Public Admission will be $1.