Charges filed for assaulting officer

A man who was convicted of a homicide more than 40 years ago and now faces two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly assaulted a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Captain, has made his initial appearance.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23, 2024 against Eddie...

Felony charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man, previously convicted of six felonies in 2019, now faces eight new felonies following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

Guilty plea in Fentanyl murder case

A Stroud man whose trial on a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance was set for later this month, has pleaded guilty to an amended count of second degree murder.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 6, 2023...

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter meets

Members of Stroud’s Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi kicked off their new sorority year with a morning brunch hosted by the social committee. The event was held at the First Christian Church fellowship hall.The 45th anniversary of the chartering of the chapter was celebrated.

Sandra Jones honored

Sandra Jones, member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Stroud was honored at a recent event where she was presented with the organization’s International Award of Distinction.The Award of Distinction is the highest award in Beta Sigma Phi.Jones, a member since 1966, joined her first chapter in...

Lions 49, Indians 7

Chandler scored almost every way imaginable Friday night and dominated Sequoyah Tahlequah, 49-7, in the district opener for both teams.The Lions scored on a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, an intercepted pass, a 62-yard touchdown pass and three rushing touchdowns and almost scored on a...

Stroud steamrolls Kellyville

Stroud’s Tigers scored all they needed to in the first half and walloped Kallyville, 55-21, Friday night.The Tigers, ranked No. 2 in Division 2A-II, moved to 4-0 for the season and 1-0 in the district.

Area sports week in photos

There was a lot of diverse sports activity in Central Oklahoma last week.Left, umpire Merl Applegate has the “safe!” call going, but Stroud’s Peyton Davis makes it a majority vote after sliding home with the first run in Stroud’s regional tournament victory over Walters.

Wellston roars past Dewey

The Davenport Bulldogs earned their first win of the season last week as they ran by the Depew Hornets 42-14.Coach John Greenfield said, “We kind of turned it on in the last half after leading 14-0 at halftime.”The Bulldogs, now 1-3 on the season, travel to Yale for a road contest Friday night.

Charges dropped

Charges of kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon have been dismissed against a Wellston man who had been previously convicted of several felonies.Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was charged on April 12 in Lincoln County District Court with , with those felonies.On that day, the state...