Frazier wins at Red Angus event

At this year’s Red Angus Jr. National Show, Meeker High senior Devyn Frazier made a statement in the show ring. Competing in the Red Angus division at the Red Angus Youth Expo, she claimed 6th Overall Senior Showman and earned the title of Division Champion.

Spotlight on the FFA

Office: No Office Class: Freshman Family: Parents, Alex & Melissa Newport; Siblings, Jett & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Baseball, Student Council, Freshman Class Vice President.What is the most important thing you’ve learned while in the FFA?

Suspended sentences for Stroud woman

A woman from Stroud, charged with drug and contraband felonies following her arrest in June of 2024 by law enforcement officers, has drawn suspended prison terms on those charges Katelynn Pamela Gordon, 27, was formally charged in Lincoln County District in June of this year with trafficking in...

Turnpike updates

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) recently released updates on ongoing projects on turnpikes in the state, letting drivers know what to expect for the rest of the summer and into 2026. This includes two projects that are on-going in Lincoln County.

Commissioners approve contract, award bid for fair board reroof

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a contract with the 911 Trust Authority Board and they also awarded a bid for the Lincoln County Fair Board reroof.On the bid for the reroof, commissioners awarded that to Commercial Roof Solutions for $518,437.

Meeker FFA gets $30K grant

The Meeker FFA Chapter has been awarded two grants totaling $30,000 from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, also known as Oklahoma CareerTech. Funded by the Oklahoma State Lottery, the grants will provide a boost to the school’s agricultural mechanics program.

UCO honor rolls

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has released its spring 2025 honor roll lists, which include students from Lincoln County.A total of 1,692 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the semester, according to UCO.

Guilty plea in embezzlement

A Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement has withdrawn his previous plea of innocent and entered guilty pleas.

Independence Day!

Davenport held its annual Fourth of July celebration at North Park on July 4. The event included free hot dogs and watermelon, along with games for everyone from children up to adults before a firework display that started after dark.

Rodeo time!

All eyes were on Meeker’s Emma Helmick at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee Monday morning as she competed in the break-away roping. The rodeo features several area contestants and continues through Friday at the Hear of Oklahoma Expo Center. Photo/Brian Blansett