Stroud American

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Above, Stroud outfielder Sally Campbell turns a long drive into an out against Tonkawa. Photo/ Beth Young Right, Jaxcyn Goodnight flashes the devil horns to the Prague dugout after doubling against Henryetta.

President Rachel Karger displays certificates Alpha Iota received at the OSO Convention in June. Member Jennifer Green looks on.

Alpha Iota Chapter meets at Chandler

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Thursday, Sep. 18 at the Chandler High School.Rachel Karger, chapter president, called the meeting to order after members had served themselves from the snack buffet.

The Pride of Chandler Marching Band from Chandler High School competed at the Deer Creek Invitational Marching Festival on Sept. 20 at Deer Creek, performing its program “The Ballad of Georgia Graves.” The band placed 14th out of 18 bands in the preliminaries, just barely missing out on the finals. The band will next compete in the Blue and Gold Marching Classic in Holdenville on Sept. 27, along with The Spirit of Stroud marching band and the McLoud high school marching band. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler band at district competition

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Lucky

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

In this crazy world we live in these days, it’s really easy to get caught up in everything that surrounds us. If we lose focus, it can give us a negative outlook on life and draw us away from all the positives there are.Don’t know about you, but I find myself in a funk sometimes.

Editorial

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Oklahomans who are supporting open state primary elections are a step closer to beginning a petition drive. If the petition is ruled sufficient, it would be on the General Election ballot in November of 2026.Last week, the State Supreme Court voted to give that drive the go ahead.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Upcoming activities this week include Stroud Community Clothing Ministry Thursday September 25th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on West Highway 66, Stroud Tiger Football Game Friday September 26th 7:00 p.m.

Beta Sigma Phi meets

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Summer break is over and on August 26th Beta Sigma Phi sisters gathered to catch up, enjoy some delicious food, exchange secret sister gifts and go over the new year to come. Members were also blessed with the opportunity to welcome new sister, Nancy Stephenson, into the chapter.

Meeker FFA attends COLT conference

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Meeker FFA Chapter Officers recently attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference, held at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma. This year’s conference carried the theme “Take Aim”, encouraging FFA leaders to focus on their goals in leadership.

Blaklei Smith was crowned queen of Chandler’s 2025 Homecoming Friday night before the footall game with Clinton. She is a junior and was escorted by Clayton Ritchie, left, and Sam Hall. Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Former substitute teacher found dead in home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

A substitute teacher under investigation was found deceased in his home late morning on Sept. 18.The medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of death, said Chandler Police Chief Matt Mattheyer.

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