New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

A new high-powered outdoor warning siren was installed near the Meeker Police Station and Meeker Fire Station No. 2 on July 24, improving public safety for residents and reducing risk to firefighters during severe weather.

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.

Young wins award

All-State games

Several area athletes were in action at the Oklahoma Coaches All-State games last week.Right, Memphis Burdine from North Rock Creek drives through some contact during the large school allstate game.Below left, Stroud’s Jacob Beck and coach Josh Presley pose on the sidelines before the football game.

Who you gonna call? The landlord...

For those who may not remember my column last week, I shared the humorous story of my quirky (and spook-loving) friends who were all disappointed that my house is not haunted.I may have spoken too soon.Now, this very well could be high temps and weak Command Strips.Or it could be a ghost.

Seminole State releases honor roll

Seminole State College has released its summer honor rolls. The following local students were on the lists.The list includes students who completed six or more credits during the summer term and earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Marching band season rolls in

Despite the early hour, the summer heat is intense. The teens out on the field stretch and run laps before taking what will be the first of many water breaks.Already, many have broken a sweat, with red faces and heavy breathing.But this is just a warm-up to get the day started.

Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek was born March 9, 1938, in Meeker to Warner and Loretha (Hignite) Pruitt. She passed away August 1, 2026, in Chandler at the age of 88.Warnetha was preceded in death by her parents, a son, a sister and two brothers.