Stroud American

The world’s greatest grandparents

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

I have the world’s greatest grandparents.Yes, I know. I’m sure a lot of people think that. And I’m sure they’re correct. Grandparents, by nature, tend to be pretty cool people. But I am so very grateful that the universe brought me Lee Roy and Linda Kalka.You see, I was born Emily Shook.

Kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Stitt

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

It was easy to overlook the couple sitting in lawn chairs to watch the high jump competition at the Tiger Classic track meet in Stroud Saturday.

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Local students win at academic contest

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Schools from around the state, including Lincoln County, took part in the 52nd Annual Scholastic Meet at Seminole State College on March 26, according to a press release from the college.

Above is one of the new trucks donated to the Wellston Fire Department. The department fashioned the graphics after popular show “Emergency,” after recieving the same call numbers from the show. Photo/Todd Beesley

Wellston Fire Department gets a glow up

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Wellston Fire Department has received new equipment and certification to help the department be more prepared to respond to wild and structure fires, along with medical emergencies.

Chandler resident Landon Gray lets his disc fly on a hole affectionately called “The Rattlers” at Stroud’s The Nest Disc Golf Course. The hole gets its name from the rock formations that resemble the pygmy rattlers that live in the area. Photo/Emily Kalka

Players fly high at Stroud disc golf courses

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Whenyouwalkdownthe wooded paths of The Nest Disc Golf Course along the shores of Stroud Lake, you can tell that it’s loved.It’s in the way Richard Thorntonpicksupbranches as he walks and throws them off the paths while chatting about how it came to be.

Chandler High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Kennedy Allen, JayceeCross,NicolasLinn, Lexi Martzall, Lily Milam, Weston Miller, Adrianna Rivera, Journey Sanchez, Mattison White and Katie Wright were named valedictorians.

Treva Ann Rickner

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

TrevaAnn Rickner, 81, a longtime resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Treva was born on February 23, 1945, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Elmo and Virginia (LaFollette) Hesser.

Gerald Dean Murray

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Gerald was a beloved son, husband and brother who left his worldly vessel to be with our Lord on March 12, 2026, at the age of 61.He was born to Ronald Murray, Sr and Shirley Hockett Murray.

Taking the next step forward: Cameron Black

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Even though there’s still about half a semester left in the school year, North Rock Creek senior Cameron Black is already one foot out the door.He plans to attend Seminole State after graduation and become a medical lab technician, but he’s already part of the way there.

Shailey Penn

Penn, Schaefer, Snovel Lions of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Shailey Penn, Cooper Snovel and Riley Schafer have been named Lions of the Month for March by the Chandler Lions Club.Shailey Penn is the daughter of JD and Corey Penn.After graduation, she plans to attend Northern Oklahoma College in the fall of 2026.Penn has a 3.

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