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From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

Stroud drama makes a splash

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud is diving below the waves and taking audiences straight to Bikini Bottom with this year’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical”.It’s an all-grade extravaganza, with the cast and crew including students ranging from elementary school to high school.

Filing for school board seats starts on Dec. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Candidate filing for the board of education begins Dec. 1, for 10 Lincoln County school districts.Those who wish to file for a board of education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the Lincoln County election board Dec. 1-3.Candidate filing packets are available on the state election...
Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
ThomasWolfeBuchanan Jr. II, “T.J.”, 59, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed awaysuddenlyonMonday, November 10, 2025. T.J. was born on June 2, 1966, in Drumright, Oklahoma, the son ofThomasWolfe Jr. and Delores Ann (Stokes) Buchanan. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1984.
Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kiefer 20, Lions 15

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Chandler Lions scored on their first possession and dominated the game, but Kiefer scored on its last possession and won it.The 20-15 verdict in the first round of the playoffs marked the end of the Lions’ season.
Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers keep on rolling

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud rolled past Beggs, 49-21 Friday to charge into this week’s Class 2A-II state quarterfinals.They’ll take on the Wyandotte Bears at Jack Poskey Stadium Friday, with the winner advancing to face the winner of the Adair-Holdenville game in next week’s semifinals.“I thought we played one of our...
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Left, Stroud running back Jacob Beck (4) gets ready to shove a would-be tackler out of his way during the Tigers’ playoff win over Beggs. Photo/Rick Hester Right, five Wellston track athletes received All-Star jackets last week for finishing in the top three in their events at the state track meet.
Lizzy Pryor, with blue headgear, on her ay to taking second place over the week at the Mark Peck Tournament. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Lizzy Pryor, with blue headgear, on her ay to taking second place over the week at the Mark Peck Tournament. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler wrestlers medal at tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Chandler wrestlers brought home six medals from the 32nd Annual Mark Peck Westmoore Tournament.Those earning the hardware were: Landon Earp - 1st place Derek Perkins - 2nd Place Lizzy Pryor - 2nd Place Brylee Waldman - 2nd Place Jack Maguire - 3rd Place Lexi Ledford - 3rd Place.

Meeker appoints new judge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week appointed a new judge and set the 2026 Court Date schedule.Without going into executive session, the Trustees voted 5-0 to appoint Marvel Lewis as the Town judge. Lewis, in addressing the Trustees, advised them he has been an attorney for more than 20 years.
Mother

Mother

Mother

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
If my biological mother were still alive, she would be 104 years old. My wife Pat and I were visiting about that the other day.From time to time I’ve written in this column about my birth mother Mary.
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