Stroud American

Manslaughter trial pushed to fall

The jury trial for a driver charged with manslaughter in the driving death of a Stroud woman over two years ago has been continued to this fall. Jessie O.

Lincoln County commissioners meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week authorized an application to the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. It was explained this is a five-year project and that they need to develop a comprehensive safety plan.

Guilty plea in Chandler domestic abuse case

A Chandler man scheduled to stand trial on a felony charge and misdemeanor count has pleaded guilty and been given suspended sentences. Roy Allen Butler, 31, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Child abuse count dropped in McLoud case

A felony charge of child abuse filed against a McLoud man has been dismissed. The charge was filed March 24 in Lincoln County District Court against CW Buffalo Arpoika, 42 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies last month.
Jimmie Brownfield: Davenport’s record-setting powerlifter

Jimmie Brownfield: Davenport’s record-setting powerlifter

Jimmie Brownfield: Davenport’s record-setting powerlifter

Winning not only her division but also the award for best lifter, Jimmie Brownfield competed in the United States Powerlifting Federation Teenage Nationals in Oklahoma last week.

Primary election advance

Early voting for the June 28 primary election begins today and area voters in Pottawatomie and Lincoln County may cast ballots at their respective election boards. Republican voters in both counties may cast ballots in the race for District Attorney.

Felony charges in head-on collision

A Shawnee man faces two felony charges and three misdemeanor counts following a pursuit that reached a speed of nearly 100 miles an hour and striking a vehicle head-on, injuring the woman who was driving.
Fricks to celebrate Golden Anniversary

Fricks to celebrate Golden Anniversary

Fricks to celebrate Golden Anniversary

The children of Jack and Rebecca Fick Jr. will host a celebration in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family of the Agra couple are invited to attend 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event will be at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Parkland, Okla.
State champ

State champ

State champ

Stroud’s top high school golfer Brice Wolff captured the State Class 2A individual golf championship recently during the state tournament. Stroud Golf Coach Mason Baade said Wolff carded scores of 70, 69 and 75 for a total score of 214 through three rounds of golf to claim the individual title.

Dale falls at state

The Dale Pirates saw their season come to an end when they suffered a 6-2 loss at the hands of Oktaha in the semi-finals of the state tournament. Dale scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning only to have Oktaha even it with two runs in their half of the inning.