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Bids come in too high

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week took no action regarding ARPA funded projects, the jail remodeling and expansion and a new building for the OSU Extension Center, after bids came in much higher than anticipated.Commissioners also voted to approve the county budget.
Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges filed for assaulting officer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A man who was convicted of a homicide more than 40 years ago and now faces two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly assaulted a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Captain, has made his initial appearance.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep.

Felony charges for Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Stroud man, previously convicted of six felonies in 2019, now faces eight new felonies following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

Guilty plea in Fentanyl murder case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Stroud man whose trial on a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance was set for later this month, has pleaded guilty to an amended count of second degree murder.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec.

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter meets

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Members of Stroud’s Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi kicked off their new sorority year with a morning brunch hosted by the social committee. The event was held at the First Christian Church fellowship hall.The 45th anniversary of the chartering of the chapter was celebrated.

Sandra Jones honored

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Sandra Jones, member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Stroud was honored at a recent event where she was presented with the organization’s International Award of Distinction.The Award of Distinction is the highest award in Beta Sigma Phi.

Wellston roars past Dewey

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Davenport Bulldogs earned their first win of the season last week as they ran by the Depew Hornets 42-14.Coach John Greenfield said, “We kind of turned it on in the last half after leading 14-0 at halftime.”The Bulldogs, now 1-3 on the season, travel to Yale for a road contest Friday night.

Charges dropped

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Charges of kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon have been dismissed against a Wellston man who had been previously convicted of several felonies.Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was charged on April 12 in Lincoln County District Court with , with those felonies.
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