Man charged with embezzlement
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Emily Kalka Editor ATulsa man was charged with embezzlement over an incidentinvolvingaU-Haul trailer.Darrel E.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Stroud American
Man charged with A&B against officer
Emily Kalka Editor
A McLoud man was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and obstructing an officer, according to court documents.Joseph Wade Murdock, 43, was charged on March 24 for an incident that occurred on or about March 20.According to the probable cause affidavit, Dep. Houston Byford and Dep.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee
Library at Chandler Public Library
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Provisions for incapacitated voters
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Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Football districts announced
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The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.Most of the seven football-playing schools in the area will see substantial changes in their districts.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Sophie Young cleared 5 feet, 4 inches at the Tiger Classic Saturday, but didn’t know it at the time. Photo/Beth Young
Jumping in the dark
Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Stroud sophomore Sophie Young had already won the high jump at the Tiger Classic track meet Saturday.She had cleared five feet and her chief competition, Jayden Epperley from Mannford, had gone out at 4-10, so first place was hers.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Olivia Stanger from Stroud (left) and Adelaide Furtado from Chandler take off after the first exchange in the girls 4x100 relay Saturday at Stroud. Looking on after handing off the sticks are Lacy Williams from Stroud and Skye Buchanan from Chandler. Photo/Beth Young
Results from Stroud, Madill and Alex meets
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Tiger Classic At Stroud Girls 100 Meter Dash2. Davis, Peyton Stroud 12.726. Simpson, Evy North Rock Creek 13.5111. Rodea, Angela North Rock Creek 13.9712. Stanger, Olivia Stroud 14.03 220. Barger, Olivia North Rock Creek 14.5322. Brown, Kadrian Stroud 14.6435. Anglin, Hailey North Rock Creek 15.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Sports week in pictures
Sports week in pictures
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Left, Stroud product Kylie Mixon competes for OSU at the ORU track meet Saturday. She took second in the high jump. Photo/ Mario Holland.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Chandler catcher Sawyer Sims takes a throw for a forceout at home against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett
Area baseball roundup
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Week of March 23-28 Carney1-2 for the week. Wins over Coyle (7-3). Losses to Pioneer (9-1) and Yale (4-2). Record: 6-3.Payten Edgar threw a five-inning one-hitter to boost the Bulldogs to the 7-3 win over Coyle on Monday. He struck out nine and allowed only two walks.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Dale shortstop Reese Herring fires the ball to first to put out a North Rock Creek runner. Photo/Rick Hester
Slowpitch roundup
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Week of March 23-28 CarneyFor the week: 4-1. Wins over Glencoe (12-3), Crooked Oak (13-0), Coyle (12-0). Loss to Arnett. Record:4-1 The Lady Bulldogs started their season with authority, winning their first three games by a combined score of 37-3.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026