Stroud American

Trial set in child abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.
High school hoops

High school hoops

High school hoops

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Top left, Brian Lester presents Dale coach Jeff Edmonson plaques for being the NFS and OSSAA coach of the year. Photo/ Rick Hester Top right, Jordan Denson lays in a bucket for Chandler during the Lions’ win over Seminole.

News from Stroud Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Stroud’s Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members had a busy fall and holiday season with meetings, socials and service projects. President Chris Hodge presided over meetings and recognized birthdays and anniversaries each month.

Stroud man pleads in felony charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
AStroud man who is facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over to stand trial has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

2024 - Taking a look back

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Here is a look back at the top stories in our area in 2024.This edition covers the first half of the year, and will pick up with xxxxxx next week.JanuaryDuring the first week of January, a Wellston man was sentenced to 150 years in state prison for crimes against minors.
Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

The season of sickness

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
For some, it starts with a sore throat. For others, it’s a sniffle or a cough. Then come the aches and chills. Possibly a fever. Next thing you know, your nose is as red as Rudolf’s but without the fun of saving Christmas.That’s right. It’s flu season. Or, as the U.S.
The Chandler High School Pom Squad is the 3A Jazz State Champion for the third year in a row. The team competed at the OSDTDA State Championships on Dec. 13 and 14 in Tulsa at the Cox Communication Center. They also placed fourth in jazz overall, keeping company with 5A and 6A schools, according to Coach Holly Hilgenfeld. They also got runnerup in 3A Hip-hop. Photo Submitted/ Holly Hilgenfeld.

The Chandler High School Pom Squad is the 3A Jazz State Champion for the third year in a row. The team competed at the OSDTDA State Championships on Dec. 13 and 14 in Tulsa at the Cox Communication Center. They also placed fourth in jazz overall, keeping company with 5A and 6A schools, according to Coach Holly Hilgenfeld. They also got runnerup in 3A Hip-hop. Photo Submitted/ Holly Hilgenfeld.

State champions

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Barbara Ann Foster, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.
Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks was born March 1, 1929, in Grandfield, Oklahoma to John Rankin and Nola (Davenport) McConnell. She passed away on December 12,2024,inChandler at the age of 95.Preceding Pearl in death are her parents, husbands and four siblings.
Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Skyler Lane Reynolds entered this world on May 26, 2000, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.He is survived by his loving father and mother.He departed from this earthly life on December 11, 2024. Skyler shared 24 years here on earth with his loved ones.
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