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Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Orville Fisher (center left in the front) stands with the Stroke Team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. For years, Fisher has worked to help improve stroke care at the hospital. Photo/SSM Health

Passionate about stroke care

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
When Orville Fisher was first approached about working in the stroke program at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in 2014, he said it had been neglected and overlooked.
The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

The multi-faceted Rylie Pendergraff

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
There are many sides to Agra senior Rylie Pendergraff.She’s an All Conference softball player and made it all the way to nationals with a travel team last year.

Chandler school board

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Chandler Board of Education members hired a full-time library aide and approved the district mileage reimbursement rate for the calendar year 2026 at $0.72.5 per mile.They hired Shannon Smith as a full time library aide, School Supt. Scott Baade said.
Stroud’s basketball homecoming will be 5:30 p.m. Friday prior to the Tigers’ games with Meeker. Pictured above is the court: Queen Peyton Davis and escort Jackson Campbell; senior attendant Amarie Bobo and escort Jacob Beck; junior attendant Miyah Clark and escort Sam McCammon; sophomore attendant Mia Moore and escort Mason Eversole; and freshman attendant Brennyn Neeley and escort Leelyn Neuman. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud’s basketball homecoming will be 5:30 p.m. Friday prior to the Tigers’ games with Meeker. Pictured above is the court: Queen Peyton Davis and escort Jackson Campbell; senior attendant Amarie Bobo and escort Jacob Beck; junior attendant Miyah Clark and escort Sam McCammon; sophomore attendant Mia Moore and escort Mason Eversole; and freshman attendant Brennyn Neeley and escort Leelyn Neuman. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Applications open for scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has opened up applications for its annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. According to a press release from the organization, more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available.
Wellston’s Lady Tigers pose Saturday night with the championship plaque from the Davenport Hardwood Classic. The WLTs beat Meeker, 27-21, in the championship game to remain unbeaten. Photo/Jeremy Self

Wellston’s Lady Tigers pose Saturday night with the championship plaque from the Davenport Hardwood Classic. The WLTs beat Meeker, 27-21, in the championship game to remain unbeaten. Photo/Jeremy Self

WLTs go to 16-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wellston’s Lady Tigers kept their unbeaten record intact and captured their third straight Davenport Hardwood Classic championship with a 27-21 win over Meeker Saturday night.The WLTs are 16-0 and ranked No. 10 in Class A, while Meeker goes to 5-7.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Far left, Chandler’s Zaedyn Hankins (3) puts in a reverse layup in the Lions’ win over Ripley at the Ripley tournament last Friday.
Chandler’s Landon Earp dominates his opponent during the Lions’ home dual against Star Spencer. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler’s Landon Earp dominates his opponent during the Lions’ home dual against Star Spencer. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler’s Landon Earp

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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.
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