Sports week in pictures

Above left, Stroud junior Aiden Collins racks up yardage n the Tigers’ scrimmage against Seminole Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett Above center, Meeker lineman Elijah Miller (69) pulls to block on a running play against Chandler at their scrimmage Thursday night in Meeker.

Northwestern honor rolls

Summer honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Those on the President’s Honor Roll earned all A’s, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or nine graduate hours.

Meghan

As I began to think about this week’s column, I knew it would be difficult, most likely the toughest one I might ever write. I knew, however, putting it off any longer wasn’t going to make it any easier, maybe even making it just the opposite.On Monday, Aug.

Town Talk

Town Talk is excited for the 2025 Tiger football season. To help cheer the Tigers on, we are selling black-handle Tiger Blue cowbells.One side of the bell says Stroud Tigers with a paw print. The back side is blank unless you want your player’s number on the back.

Speedy trial waived in porn case

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and is facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent has waived a speedy trial.

Driver pleads no contest inWellston crash

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has entered a blind no contest plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.

DEAR - elementary reading for fun

While reading is a fundamental skill that is taught at schools, some elementary schools in the area are hoping to encourage students to enjoy reading for fun.James Wells, principal at Parkview Elementary School in Stroud, said the school starts every morning with Drop Every And Read (DEAR).

Weeks honored with FFA national awards

Blake Weeks, a dedicated member of Meeker FFA, has achieved one of the highest honors in the organization by being named an American FFA Degree recipient.He will be recognized for his achievement during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October.

Football

Chandler looks to follow up last year’s 8-4 record with another trip to the playoffs under head coach Jack Gray.The Lions will replace three starters on each side of the ball.Key games:- Sep. 5 season opener with ancient rival Stroud.- Oct.