Stratford News

Friday Night Scores - Nov. 6, 2009 Ada 7 vs McAlester 21 Konawa 6 vs Stratford 21 Bowlegs 22 vs.

DUS Lonnie Abbott and Country Club: Tanner R. Collins, 19, Ada, was arrested on 10-26-09 on suspicion of driving under suspension.

Award-winning author Neal Shusterman spoke to students, teachers and community members about his successes as a writer during his visit to Ada Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28.

A man who eluded authorities several times Thursday was arrested after he allegedly tried to break into a home in northwest Pontotoc County.

A Stratford-area altercation earlier this week involving baseball bats has resulted in a couple of suspects facing assault related charges.

Authorities believe it was the inexperience of the driver that led to a four-wheeler accident near Stratford late last week.

An accident in a workshop near Stratford this weekend claimed the life of an area resident.

Stratford Freewill Baptist Church will partner with Oklahoma Blood Institute on Sunday, July 12 for a blood drive to benefit Gary Carter.

FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2009 * Old Bank Gallery, 101 W. Main, hosts an exhibit of the work of photographer Blair Waltman and pottery of Dr.

An apparent kidnapping of a Stratford woman by her former husband turned deadly for the man as he committed suicide after a standoff with authorities Tuesday night.

Valley View Regional Hospital is the first hospital in Oklahoma to participate in a national program known as Project SEARCH, dedicated to workforce development for individuals with significant disabilities.

A Denton, Texas, man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for an alcohol-related collision on U.S. 177 that killed a Stratford resident three years ago.

An emotionally-charged case has come to an emotion-filled end with the recent sentencing for a defendant facing both manslaughter and murder charges since the traffic death of a Stratford man more than three years ago.

As a lover of western heritage and the former volunteer webmaster of the U.S. Cavalry Association , I found Cathryn Blackburn 's video, "A Horse Story," very compelling.

A Pauls Valley man is dead as a result of a Garvin County crash, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

Athens Cemetery needs donations ADA - Donations are needed for the upkeep of Athens Cemetery.

A lengthy investigation has closed in on criminal charges against a Stratford school bus driver, who also has served as a reserve police officer in Maysville, on allegations he sent lewd text messages to two teenage girls.

Gospel singing set Sunday night BYNG - Byng Free Will Baptist Church hosts a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 10.

Robert 'Bob' Brents Funeral services for Robert 'Bob' Brents, 78, of Lexington were held April 28, 2009 Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.

A ban throughout all of Garvin County on outdoor burning is history - at least for now - thanks to some much needed rain this past weekend.