Stroud American

All-District band

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Many area students had the chance to take part in the East Central Oklahoma Band Directors Association’s (ECOBDA) annual honor band concert on Jan. 9 through 10.
Meeker freshman Stevie Buoy cleaning snow out of a cattle trough. Photo/Beau Newport

Meeker freshman Stevie Buoy cleaning snow out of a cattle trough. Photo/Beau Newport

Snow and cold don’t slow down Meeker FFA

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
As a winter snowstorm swept across the United States bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and harsh conditions, livestock owners proved once again that dedication to agriculture doesn’t stop when winter weather arrives.
Powerlifting

Powerlifting

Powerlifting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
North Rock Creek senior Elektra Coughlin competes at the Bethel Powerlifting meet last week.Coughlin won the 132-pound class, squating 260 and deadlifting 265 to place first in both lifts.Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Class A, B playoff assignments

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association released the Class A, B-I and B-II district pairings for basketball.Wellston, Davenport and Agra will start the playoffs at home, while Carney will travel to Lomega.
Chandler sophomore Lizzy Pryor (facing camera) dominates her match against Diana Lomeli from Bridge Creek at the Midwestern Conference meet. Pryor won with a fall and took fifth in her class. Photo/Jennifer Pryor - For more photos from the tournament, see Page 1D

Chandler sophomore Lizzy Pryor (facing camera) dominates her match against Diana Lomeli from Bridge Creek at the Midwestern Conference meet. Pryor won with a fall and took fifth in her class. Photo/Jennifer Pryor - For more photos from the tournament, see Page 1D

Midwestern Conference wrestling

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
McLoud’s girls wrestling team won the Midwestern Conference tournament in Durant last week and came home with three individual championships.Chandler’s girls came in 8th and the Chandler boys took seventh in their bracket.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Upper left, Wellston junior Savanah Gaylord holds the banner honoring the 1,000th point of her career, which came during the WLT’s win over Agra in the Glencoe tournament.Top center, Zaedyn Hankins lays in a bucket for Chandler in the Lions’ overtime win over Tuttle.
Conference wrestling

Conference wrestling

Conference wrestling

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Above, Chandler wrestler Brylee Waldman maneuvers her opponent during the Midwestern Conferemce wrestling tournament over the weekend at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.Left, Ryan Harvey from Prague after winning his championship match.

Commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved applying for the Comprehensive Opiod, Stimulant and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant in their regular meeting on Feb. 2.
After months of work, renovations, and a little help from the community, the Skyliner Motel in Stroud is officially open for business. The owners -- Melissa and Charles Palmer and Cody and Terra Paige -- held a grand opening on Feb. 1, showcasing two of the new rooms. There is still a bit more to be done, according to Charles, but they are gearing up for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

After months of work, renovations, and a little help from the community, the Skyliner Motel in Stroud is officially open for business. The owners -- Melissa and Charles Palmer and Cody and Terra Paige -- held a grand opening on Feb. 1, showcasing two of the new rooms. There is still a bit more to be done, according to Charles, but they are gearing up for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Grand opening

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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