Stroud American

Hearing set in homicide

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Wellston man who is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident last summer. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court in July against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.
Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

Stroud 2021 Homecoming Queen Madison Williams holds the traditional roses while escort Easton Stewart applauds following the coronation Friday evening. Photo/Brian Blansett

One dead in helicopter crash near Stroud

The pilot of a two-seater Ultra light helicopter died Monday afternoon when his chopper crashed in a field north of Stroud. Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty identified the deceased pilot as Carrie Wilson, 66.
Prague 53, Meeker 21

Prague 53, Meeker 21

Prague 53, Meeker 21

With the Highway 62 Traveling Trophy at stake, the Prague Red Devils and Meeker Bulldogs battled it out at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night with the Red Devils defeating Meeker 53-21.

Two in a row for Stroud

Stroud rolled up up 377 yards of total offense, plenty enough to post a 50-28 win over Liberty Friday night. Stroud jumped in front early with an 11-yard touchdown run from Dylan Collins in the first period and kept the pedal down, taking a 50-14 lead in he fourth quarter.

McLoud loses close one

For the McLoud Redskins, who already have suffered injuries to several key plays this year, it didn’t get any better during a close 34-27 homecoming loss to Mount St. Mary’s last week.

Davenport pushes record to 5-0

It’s homecoming this week as the Davenport Bulldogs host Foyil for the district opener after they walloped Yale 52-6 at Bulldog Stadium last week to run their season record to a perfect 5-0. It was Davenport’s final non-district contest. Davenport Coach John Greenfield said kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Felony charges

A Stroud man faces two felonies following his arrest by law enforcement officers from three agencies recently.
Jones 29, Lions 26

Jones 29, Lions 26

Jones 29, Lions 26

Jones won the battle of the conversion attempts Friday night and took a 29-26 district win over Chandler. Jones dominated the first half and Chandler the second, with both teams scoring four touchdowns.
Headed for state!

Headed for state!

Headed for state!

It was the middle of the sixth inning and the score was tied 0-0 when North Rock Creek coach Chance Griffin took a few steps toward the third base coaching box.