Stroud American

Squatchette

Squatchette

Squatchette

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The other night, Kindra asked me if I had checked the trail cams I put in our woods.It had been a few days, so I pulled the SD card out of the camera near the reading and story area she has cleared along the creek.
Remembering Ruth

Remembering Ruth

Remembering Ruth

Mike Mccormick
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Staff ColumnIt’s been a year now since my wife’s mom passed away. She was 97 years old.As she would have told you, “I’ve had a good life.”Eleanor Ruth Davis was a retired Registered Nurse and a homemaker. After graduating from Shawnee High School in 1944, she went on to St.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Don’t forget the Bluegrass/Gospel Jam Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at Stroud’s Main Street Pavilion. Bring your chairs, instruments, and voices. Everyone is welcome. The event is acoustic only.

Four charged with two felonies each

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Four people, among them a woman from Wellston and a man from Agra, charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor following their arrest by Lincoln County deputies have made further court appearances.Formal charges were filed Sep.

Bond increased on porn suspect

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh recently faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.Three charges were originally filed in early September in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.
Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Pottawatomie County Fair results

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Pottawatomie County Fair Board Members Are: Randy Gilbert, Chairman Matt Griffith, Vice-Chairman Gina Rounsaville, Treasurer Tim Underwood, Secretary Cindy Humphrey - Co Secretary Members: Gary Barnett Lynn Marlow Trent Boles ` ` Rex Anderson Cindy Humphrey The Jr.
Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Charges filed against Frisbies

Charges filed against Frisbies

Charges filed against Frisbies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife are facing a total of 41 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse.
Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands score big at competition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Two local marching bands kicked off competition season last weekend by attending the Ironhead Invitational Contest in Eufala on Sept. 28. The Pride of Chandler won first place in the prelims and second overall in the finals, among other awards.
Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford

Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford

Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, with the love of her family surrounding her.Janice was born November 6, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Dottis (Schneider) and Benjamin Fatheree.She graduated from Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City in 1971.
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