Stroud American

Stroud man facing additional charges

A Stroud man, who was handed two deferred terms on felonies in May of this year, faces a new felony count and a misdemeanor following his arrest by police. Steven Eugene Laffoon, 63, was charged in Lincoln County District on Sep.
October Lions of the Month

October Lions of the Month

October Lions of the Month

Chandler High School recently announced that the October Lions of the Month are Trever Spruill and Laryssa Nunn. Trever is the son of Kevin and Celeste Spruill. As a senior at Chandler High School Spruill maintains an unweighted GPA of 3.89. He has also taken four years of Advanced English classes.

Chop shop suspect in court

One of several persons charged in connection with a chop shop operation has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing as been scheduled.

Charges filed against Chandler couple

A Chandler couple has been charged with sex-related crimes to a minor following their arrests earlier this month by Lincoln County deputies. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21 against Robert Wayne Lowe, 41, and Destiny Ann Lowe, 39.

Meeker board sets school election

Meeker Board of Education members this week adopted a resolution approving the annual school election and were presented the high school and middle school drop out report for 2021. Filing period for the annual school election will be Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 5-7. Office No.

Continuance granted in murder trial

A Harrah man awaiting a jury trial this month on a first degree murder complaint has been granted a continuance until February. He also has waived his preliminary on five additional felonies he was charged with and his arraignment has been scheduled for November on those charges.

Continuance in motorcycle death

The arraignment for a man charged with first degree murder in the death of a Midwest City man in September of 2021 has been continued until next year. Steven Roberts, 55, was bound over in August at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing. He, along with Virgil Earl Nelson, 67, was charged Dec.
Truck fire on the turnpike

Truck fire on the turnpike

Truck fire on the turnpike

A truck hauling cardboard caught fire last week on the Turner Turnpike near Chandler and required firefighters to extinguish it. The fire created a cloud of smoke and caughtsome nearby grass on fire.
NRC Middle School honorees

NRC Middle School honorees

NRC Middle School honorees

North Rock Creek Middle School recently announced its Students of the Month. From left to right they are Jennifer McMunn, 7th; Henry VanAntwerp, 7th; Macie Moody, 8th; and Ryland Gober, 8th.
Lankford meets in Stroud

Lankford meets in Stroud

Lankford meets in Stroud

U.S. Sen. James Lankford and state Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Depew, were in Stroud last week for a meeting hosted at Stroud Hospital byAVEM Health Partners. Stroud Action coalition members shared their vision and plans to address quality of life issues in the area.