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Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Stroud puppy mill: New leashes on life

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Ellie, full name Element, loves little kids and is super friendly with other small dogs. She follows her sister Mollie (full name Molecule) around. The two Maltese pups like to play with their foster sister, Bougie, a 74-pound Goldendoodle, essentially “tackling” the bigger dog.
Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ward second at state, Prague girls take third

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Trick-or-treating Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Halloween is in the air. Despite the holiday coinciding with home football games, towns in the area are gearing up for their annual trick-or-treat events.The Stroud Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event on Main Street on Friday night.

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.
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