Stroud American

Trying to fill the gap with SNAP on hold

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Every Saturday, God and People’s Pantry is open, come rain or shine. Volunteers arrive early in the morning to make sure the shelves are stocked and everything is ready for the families that come through. Usually, they see anywhere from 20 to 40 clients either families or individual households.

Thomas James Morfeld

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Thomas “Tom” James Morfeld, 65, of Tryon, Oklahoma, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, to John and Lilian Morfeld, one of five children raised with strong values and a generous heart.

Larry Don Kalka

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Larry Don Kalka died on Sunday, October 26 at 10:26 a.m., at the age of 82. His funeral will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Davenport.
Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton was born May 22, 1946 (for real), in Payson, Oklahoma, to Ray and Matilda Wilson, the seventh of 14 children. She married JimmieCummings Sr. on May 23, 1963.
Ronald Wayne Freeze

Ronald Wayne Freeze

Ronald Wayne Freeze

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Ronald Wayne Freeze February 17, 1952 – October 22, 2025 Ronald Wayne Freeze, of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He wasbornonFebruary17, 1952, in Paden to Bert and Verny Freeze.
Dale M. Broudrick

Dale M. Broudrick

Dale M. Broudrick

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dale M. Broudrick, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. He was born on April 15, 1949, in Shawnee to Melvin and Vera James Broudrick.Dale grew up in Meeker and was a proud 1967 graduate of Meeker High School.
Dirt work has started at the location of the new high school building in Prague. The new building will be 41,982 square feet and is expected to stay under about $18 million of the bond funds. Construction began in July 2025, after a bond was passed in April 2024. The building will contain 22 classrooms, a Family and Consumer Sciences classroom and kitchen, science lab, an art studio, two teacher workrooms, special education space, a new library and alternative education space. Photo/Kimberly Fleak

Dirt work has started at the location of the new high school building in Prague. The new building will be 41,982 square feet and is expected to stay under about $18 million of the bond funds. Construction began in July 2025, after a bond was passed in April 2024. The building will contain 22 classrooms, a Family and Consumer Sciences classroom and kitchen, science lab, an art studio, two teacher workrooms, special education space, a new library and alternative education space. Photo/Kimberly Fleak

Prague...

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Prague is set to get a brand new high school.Construction began on the new over 40,000-square-foot facility in July 2025, according to Superintendent Kimberly Fleak, and should be completed in about two and a half years.
A star on the rise

A star on the rise

A star on the rise

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Jordyn Charkowski said that she was tricked into her first audition.Sitting on a sofa in her living room with her mother, the Stroud senior chuckled as she recalled the story.She was in the first grade and living with her grandparents while her mother, Stephanie Charkowski, was deployed in 2013.
Davenport Homecoming

Davenport Homecoming

Davenport Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Davenport High School held its homecoming on Oct. 16 at the football field. To the right is homecoming queen, senior Helen Orr, with her crown bearer and flower girl. The crown bearer is Colton Miller and the flower girl is Layni Johnson.BelowaretheDavenportHomecoming Court attendants.
Chandler’s Lady Lions pose with the state runnerup trophy Saturday afternoon after the state finals at the Hall of Fame. Chandler finished the season with a 32-4 record and No. 2 ranking in the state. They won two thrillers in the state tournament before falling, 9-3, to top-seeded Washington in the championship game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Lady Lions pose with the state runnerup trophy Saturday afternoon after the state finals at the Hall of Fame. Chandler finished the season with a 32-4 record and No. 2 ranking in the state. They won two thrillers in the state tournament before falling, 9-3, to top-seeded Washington in the championship game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler falls in finals

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Chandler’s Lady Lions won the first two games of the state tournament in their last at-bat, but their comeback against Washington fell short in Saturday’s finals.Number 1-seeded Washington ended up with its 10th fastpitch state championship, beating the secondranked Lady Lions, 9-3.
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