Stroud American

Back to court next week in cruelty case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan.

Wellston senior Alexis Fowble (2) passes off a drive during the Lady Tigers’ win over Oilton in the first round of Davenport’s Hardwod Classic last Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wellston

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Old photos

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The other day when I started thinking about a topic for this column, I began searching for some old photos sent to me several years ago.Now I’m not sure about some of you, but I told myself I’d placed them in a spot where they would be easy to find.

Dale school board meets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt.

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Casino preview

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The first slot machine was ceremoniously installed at the soon-to-open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino just outside Chandler.

Beverly Naomi (Grammer) Ward

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Beverly NaomiWard, age 76, of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away peacefullyonDecember 17, 2025, at her home in Davenport, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1949, in Sparks, Oklahoma, to Willie “Bill” and Elsie (Spears) Grammer.

Girl on the go

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

If there’s one thing to be said about Prague senior Harley Johnson, it’s that she likes to be involved.

Holiday trip

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

MIKE McCORMICK Staff column My wife Pat and I did something this year the day after Christmas that we’d never done before and I’m glad we did it.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Stroud Public Library is hosting its first Tiny Tots Story Time of the new year. “Things That Go!” is the theme and takes place today, January 7th at 10 a.m. at 301 West 7th Street. Please call 918-968-2567 to register to attend.

County Commission

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Lincoln County commissioners this week opened and discussed bids on two projects, then decided to table any action until their Jan. 20. meeting.The commissioners also reappointed Lee Doolen to remain as chairman of the board and Marlon Miller as vice chairman.

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