Stroud American

Donald Eugene Derrick

Donald Eugene Derrick

Donald Eugene Derrick

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Donald Eugene Derrick passedawayonMay 5, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma.He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard and was active in the Masonic Lodge.

Rita Delane Hibdon

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rita Delane Hibdon, 83, passed away on Friday morning, May 15, 2026, in Stroud, Oklahoma.Rita was born on April 18, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to William Elmer and Lucile Mae (Files) Danner. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School.
Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka

Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka

Cruisin’ Route 66

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Leah Brannon Reeves competes with the OU women’s rowing team in this photo provided by Leah.

Leah Brannon Reeves competes with the OU women’s rowing team in this photo provided by Leah.

Chandler alum seeks one last chance to row

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Leah Brannon Reeves thought her athletic career would be over by now.The Chandler alum is graduating from the University of Oklahoma this semester, ending her time on the OU women’s rowing team, of which she was team captain.

Chandler school board hires new principals

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
EMILY KALKA Editor A round of personnel decisions topped the agenda at the Chandler School Board regular meeting on Monday,May11,including the hiring of principals for East Side Elementary, the junior high and high school.
Janet and Gary Hodde stand in front of the giant U.S. flag that they painted in their front yard in McLoud. It took nearly two days and 85 gallons of paint to complete the project. Photo/Brian Blansett

Janet and Gary Hodde stand in front of the giant U.S. flag that they painted in their front yard in McLoud. It took nearly two days and 85 gallons of paint to complete the project. Photo/Brian Blansett

McLoud couple celebrates U.S. 250th

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Those in or around the McLoud area might have noticed a patriotic addition to the town. Resident Gary Hodde spent 35 hours and 85 gallons of paint to create a giant American flag in his yard.“We are very much patriotic.

Chandler City Council

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Change Order #1 from W.L. McNatt and Company for $146,720.

Prague school board approves new staff

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Prague School Board approved several personnel decisions at its regular meeting on Monday, May 11, while Superintendent Kimberly Fleak reported that the new high school construction is three months ahead of schedule.

SNHU Dean’s List

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has released its Dean’s and President’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester.To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the semester and be enrolled in at least 12 credits over the term.
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