Stroud American

Early voting begins

News Staff

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Early voting for next Tuesday’s municipal and school elections across Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties begins today, Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.

Charges filed in fatality

News Staff

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

A first degree manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been filed against a driver whose semi-trailer truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Stroud man who died in the crash. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, of Jennings, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23.

Spring sports

News Staff

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Chandler firstbaseman Charlee Hicks is all focus on a throw Monday during the Lady Lions’ game against Wellston Monday. The Lady Lions won, 17-1.

Prague announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2023. Valedictorians are Kyler Kinslow, Kaden Simons, Cameron Hightower, Kayla Martin, Jaylee Friend, Courtney Brydon, Ayleen Vazquez and Avery Terrell. The salutatorian is Benjamin Foster.

Sean Ray McKenzie

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Sean Ray McKenzie, 47, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sean was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 in Vallejo, California to David Ray and Connie Jean (Nance) McKenzie. He was a life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, graduating from Chandler High School in 1993.

Lloyd Lewis

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Lloyd Lewis passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 93. Mr. Lewis was born on October 16,1929 in Temple, Oklahoma. After serving in the Army, Lloyd met and married Nelda Jean Huffines in 1952. They raised two daughters in Oklahoma City where Mr.

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Mrs. Joyce LaVerne Stephens Cotton, age 89, of Wellston passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1934, in Wellston, daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Christine Kephart Stephens.

Randy Dale Markwell

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Randy Dale Markwell, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home in Meeker, OK. Randy was born on March 1, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Vernon and Gail Markwell. He attended Meeker Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He married Lynda Holley of Norman in 1977.

Kenneth Ray Gooch

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Kenneth Ray Gooch departed this life to his Heavenly home on March 20, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Stroud, OK. Kenneth was born to Raymond and Gertie (Butcher) Gooch on February 5, 1935 in Stroud, OK. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1953.

Danielle Lynn Boone

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Danielle Lynn Boone departed this life on March 15, 2023. Danielle was born in Norman, OK to Tommy Maxfield and Donna Boone on June 11, 1974. Danielle loved being a stay at home mom and taking care of her children and home. Danielle enjoyed keeping up with her kids and also loved going fishing.

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