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The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Wirt Trawick smiled from ear to ear as he examined a Stroud football scrapbook from 1948-49, reminiscent of his gridiron days.Trawick, at 94 years old, is a 1948 Stroud High School graduate and currently lives at Prairie Pointe retirement home in Stroud.
Over Here from Down Under

Over Here from Down Under

Over Here from Down Under

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
In the midst of hundreds of competitors, horses and fans, the purple rodeo shirts proclaimed the presence of “Team Australia” and “Team New Zealand” at this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee.
Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Annual Fourth of July Wiffle Ball Tournament hit its milestone 40th edition on Independence Day this year at Conway-Costner Field in Chandler.
Bullrider Ryker Butler from McLoud got hung up briefly during the second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo Friday morning in Shawnee. The defending champion, Butler was one of a contingent of local youths competing in the rodeo. For more, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bullrider Ryker Butler from McLoud got hung up briefly during the second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo Friday morning in Shawnee. The defending champion, Butler was one of a contingent of local youths competing in the rodeo. For more, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

IFYR wraps up

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Office: Vice President Class: Junior Family: Parents - Tiffany Grimes & Thomas Novotny; Siblings - Blakely & Jackson GrimesSchool activities in addition to FFA: Basketball, Baseball, STUCOWhat is the most important thing you’ve learned in FFA?
Chandler roper Rylee Moore drops a loop on her calf during break-away roping Monday at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee. For more on the rodeo and competitors from Central Oklahoma. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler roper Rylee Moore drops a loop on her calf during break-away roping Monday at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee. For more on the rodeo and competitors from Central Oklahoma. Photo/Brian Blansett

At the IFYR

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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