Stroud American

Joann Page

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Joann Page, 79, of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away on Easter morning, April 20, 2025. Born on January 19, 1946, in Rich Hill, Missouri, Joann lived a life defined by love, family, and faith. She was the beloved wife of Burt Page, who preceded her in death on May 16, 2005.

Kline elected state FFA president

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last Week North Rock Graduate Cooper Kline was elected Oklahoma FFA President.Kline graduated from North Rock Creek in 2024 and now attends Oklahoma State University as a sophomore majoring in Ag Education with a minor in lobbying and campaign management.

Injunction filed in St. Cloud demolition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

An injunction was filed against the City of Chandler over the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on May 5, according to a court filing. A temporary restraining hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, overseen by Judge Joseph Dobry.

This week we’re publishing our Saule to Graduates for the classes of 2025. Please see Page 4A and Section E for more.

Salute to Seniors 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Stroud man faces trial on eight charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A trial has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over and has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

New charges against Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A Stroud man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies faces a new felony and two misdemeanors following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed March 19, 2025, in Lincoln County District Court against Buddy Ray Pittman, 39.

Eli Smithey on the medal stand with gold on his chest. Photo/Brian Blansett

Titles for Stroud, Dale, NRC

Brian Blansett Stafff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Stroud’s Peyton Davis brought home three gold medals and broke two state records last week, headlining an impressive week for area athletes.Davis, a junior, won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes and the 100-meter hurdles, setting new Class 2A records in the 200 and the 100 hurdles.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last week was the busiest of the year for high school sports, with the slowpitch state tournaments, the state track meets and baseball regionals.Above left, Stroud freshmen Sophie Young brought home the gold medal from the Class 2A meet at Western Heights with a jump of five feet, four inches.

North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

NRC teacher wins national award

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.

Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

April showers brought more than May flowers

Bradley Jager Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county. Nearly 12 inches of rain fell across Chandler and the surrounding areas of Lincoln County, leading to widespread road closures, bridge shutdowns, and potential waterlogged farmland.

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