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Joe Navrath (left) and Danny Clement pose in the Sugar Time music studio. Below, Austyn Denmore, with his rockstar haircut, holds his electric guitar. Photos/Bradey Jager

Joe Navrath (left) and Danny Clement pose in the Sugar Time music studio. Below, Austyn Denmore, with his rockstar haircut, holds his electric guitar. Photos/Bradey Jager

The power of music

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Familiar and nostalgic tunes wafting over Route 66 are the unmistakable sound of a band that calls Stroud, Oklahoma, home. Further Down the historic roadway students build their community with music.

Stroud Beta Sigma Psi activities

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Stroud’s Psi Master chapter members have been busy with business meetings, socials, service projects and fundraisers. President, Chris Hodge, led meetings. A fundraiser was kicked off selling spring flowers.

Sorority celebrates Founder’s Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Psi Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Stroud, joined thousands of members throughout the world to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the organization on April 30, 1931. It was also the 46th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.

Pair faces eight felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A man from Newalla and a woman from Wellston face a total of eight felonies between them against a child.Galahad Gideon Carroll, 37, Newlla was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on May 12, 2025 with one count of first degree rape and six counts of lewd acts with a child.
Eileen VanSteenwyk from Agra places flags on the graves of veterans at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler on Saturday. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Eileen VanSteenwyk from Agra places flags on the graves of veterans at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler on Saturday. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Below The Sky Below the sky of red, white, blue,We gather now, the brave in view.Their names etched deep in stone and soul,Each story is part of freedom’s toll.They trudged through fire, stood through fear,For dreams they held, for those held near.

Walkingstick Complex advances to governor

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A bill naming the National Guard’s colocated readiness and joint operating facilities the Benjamin T. Walkingstick National Guard Complex is currently on Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk, awaiting signature.HB2769, authored by Rep.
East Side Pre-K Rodeo

East Side Pre-K Rodeo

East Side Pre-K Rodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
East Side Elementary had its annual end-ofschool pre-K rodeo last week. Top photo, contestants wait for the start of the stick horse race. Left, Logan Melson and Ellie Hunt compete in the tow sack race. Above, Cash the Corgi was a big hit with the students and a bit of a ham for the camera.

Donations to schools by CVEC

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), along with Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), helped to provide more than $2.4 million to schools in the state, including several schools in Lincoln County and Pottawatomie County, according to a press release from CVEC.

Stroud man face felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A Stroud man who has several prior felony convictions is facing a new felony.Charles Buchanan Fields, 54, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 31, 2025 with possession of contraband by an inmate.He appeared before Associate District Judge Joe Dobry March 28.

SSC graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Seminole State College in Seminole, OK, held commencement on May 9 at the Raymond Harber Field House.Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert was the guest speaker and degrees were handed out to graduates by Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles.
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