Stroud American

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Left, Chandler junior Jaydan Denson (2) saves a ball from going out of bounds against 66 Conference rival Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, the Wellston bench celebrates a three-point basket during the Lady Tigers’ win over Mulhall-Orlando.

Puppy mill case set for trial

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A dog breeder from Stroud facing over 400 felony counts of animal cruelty is ready for trial.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 20, with Shelly Levisay representing him on behalf of Kimberly Miller. Levisay said Mr. Hine was still ready for trial.
Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Staudes win big at Stillwater show

Beau Newport Meekerffa
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeker FFA members Kaydence Staude and Analie Staude competed successfully at the Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show on January 10, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.The annual event welcomed 507 head of pigs from exhibitors across the region, making it one of the largest jackpot shows of the season.
Old photos

Old photos

Old photos

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
As I was sitting and relaxing for a little bit recently, I was reflecting on those people who have impacted me most in life.One that came to mind immediately was my grandfather on my mother’s side of the family. His official name was Dr. H.J.

Bond increased in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The bond has been raised significantly for a landlord in Meeker accused of shooting at a Lincoln County deputy on New Years’s eve morning after the State Attorney General’s Office joined with the local District Attorney have in filing a motion concerning his bond.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Community activities listed on the Stroud Happenings & Functions Facebook page for the week are F.B.C. Kids, Wednesday, January 21st (today) from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Stroud at 302 West 4th and Stroud Community Clothing Ministry on Thursday, January 22nd from 9:00 a.m.

Chandler High School honor roll

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9th Grade A Honor RollLogan Allen Hartley Burchardt Hope Crews Gracie Dawley Easton Evans Sophia Flow Julia Gardner Halle Herrmann Alexis Ledford Lilly Martin Devany McDonnell Joen McReynolds Addilyn Miller Brandon Richardson Heaven Richmond Amelia RigginA/B Honor Roll Makayla Anglin Peyton Arms...
Land management technician Sam Moss works to clear out a thicket of cedars north of Chandler. It’s part of a program run by the Conservation Commission’s Land Management Division to cut down cedars in wildfire-prone areas that could push fire into populated towns. Photo/Emily Kalka

Land management technician Sam Moss works to clear out a thicket of cedars north of Chandler. It’s part of a program run by the Conservation Commission’s Land Management Division to cut down cedars in wildfire-prone areas that could push fire into populated towns. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire prevention

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
With wildfire risks climbing, the land management division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is working to make a dent in the infestation of cedars across the state.

Chandler man sentenced to prison in porn case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A Chandler man facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has been sentenced to prison and placed on probation aftrwards.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.On Sep.
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