Record breaker

Stroud’s Peyton Davis clears the last hurdle and heads to the finish line in the 100m hurdles at the 66 Conference track meet in Okemah last week.Her time of 14.86 broke the Stroud record of 15.

Susan Ann Rolston

Susan Ann Rolston, 65, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Susan was born on December 12, 1959, in San Jose, California to Harold and Gloria Rolston. She grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, graduating from Evergreen High School in 1978.

Doris Gween (Moore) Hudson

Doris Gween (Moore) Hudson of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Doris and her family were long-time residents of Stroud. She was the daughter of Henry Stephen Moore and Dorothy Marie (Lindermyer) Moore. She was born on May 6, 1942, in Leesville, Louisiana.

Rosa Naoma Langwell

Rosa Naoma Langwell was born April 19, 1929, in Davenport to James and Dora (Derringer) Dollison. She passed away peacefully at home in Chandler on April 5, 2025, at the age of 95.Naoma was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, three husbands, six children, and a grandson.

Buildings coming down

The Chandler City Council voted Tuesday to demolish the buildings located at 1214 and 1216 Manvel Ave.It did not set a timeframe, but estimated it could cost between $120,000 and $200,000.The Council determined that the buildings - in the state they are currently in - are a hazard to public safety.

Lions of the month announced

Shakoda Wright and Shelby Knight were named the Lions of the Month for March by the Chandler Lions Club.Shakoda Wright is the daughter of Takeilo Wright and Cassondra Taylor. She has a younger sister, Iridessa, and a younger brother, Jeramiah.Wright has won many awards.

Area bands end season on high note

While the school year hasn’t quite ended, local high school bands have ended their competition seasons on high notes. The bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud and Prague all competed in the OSSAA State competition last week.