Stroud American

Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Janie Carol Warren, age 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away June 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Janie was born May 12, 1949, to Paul and Clarissa (Jones) Smith in San Fernando Valley, California.
Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Darlene Star Ritchie, 72, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1953, to Betty Henson and Charles Triner.
Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Joan Helen Butler, 79, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma died peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026. Joan was born on October 13, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Joe Cevis TaylorandLethaLouise Story-Taylor.
Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Joy Dell Sullivan, age 80, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1945, to J.D. and Arlene Montgomery in Chandler, Oklahoma, where she was born, raised, and spent her entire life.
Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Storytellers show all under the Same Sky

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Saturday night was quite different from a normal production at Lincoln County On-Stage.Half the chairs were taken out, allowing for tables. They were grouped together more like a cafe or bistro with little signs on each, displaying a name. In the back, someone worked on pouring wine.
Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud school board hires new HS principal

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
During a special meeting June 15, the Stroud Board of Education unanimously approved Lesa Elerick as Stroud High School principal and several other personnel moves for the 2026-27 school year.The board also hired Charlotte Couch as a middle school and high school teacher and band program assistant.

Man charged with domestic assault, battery

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ALuther man will appear for a pre-preliminary hearing on July 23 in an assault and battery case.Willie Cowan, 40, was charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery on May 13 after an incident with his roommate that occurred on May 8, according to the court filing.
Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Chandler Fire Department held its 19th annual golf tournament on Saturday at the Chandler Municipal Golf Course. The tournament had 11 teams participate this year, with prizes for first, second and third place teams, along with the longest drive, closet to the pin and hole in one.

Man charged with failing to notify address change

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A man from Agra was charged for failing to notify the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Sex and Violent Offender Registration and/or local law enforcement of a change of address, according to court documents.
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