Letter to the editor

Get ready for COVID 2.0, only this time it won’t be a virus that disrupts the economy. In this case it will be in the form of an indirect sales taxation known as the Trump Tariffs that will cripple the American economy and cause havoc around the world.

Cleanup

After digging up one of my wife’s flower beds Sunday afternoon, I quickly discovered how bad of shape I’ve let myself get.Pat concurred.

Chandler Council approves plat

The Chandler City Council approved the final plat for Phase 1 of Chandler Meadows, subject to the City’s engineer’s approving the streets once they’re completed at their regular monthly meeting on April 8.

Record breaker

Stroud’s Peyton Davis clears the last hurdle and heads to the finish line in the 100m hurdles at the 66 Conference track meet in Okemah last week.Her time of 14.86 broke the Stroud record of 15.

Susan Ann Rolston

Susan Ann Rolston, 65, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Susan was born on December 12, 1959, in San Jose, California to Harold and Gloria Rolston. She grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, graduating from Evergreen High School in 1978.

Doris Gween (Moore) Hudson

Doris Gween (Moore) Hudson of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Doris and her family were long-time residents of Stroud. She was the daughter of Henry Stephen Moore and Dorothy Marie (Lindermyer) Moore. She was born on May 6, 1942, in Leesville, Louisiana.

Rosa Naoma Langwell

Rosa Naoma Langwell was born April 19, 1929, in Davenport to James and Dora (Derringer) Dollison. She passed away peacefully at home in Chandler on April 5, 2025, at the age of 95.Naoma was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, three husbands, six children, and a grandson.

Buildings coming down

The Chandler City Council voted Tuesday to demolish the buildings located at 1214 and 1216 Manvel Ave.It did not set a timeframe, but estimated it could cost between $120,000 and $200,000.The Council determined that the buildings - in the state they are currently in - are a hazard to public safety.