Melton back on Meeker board

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week appointed a new board member and also voted to appoint a new vice mayor. They also discussed the idea of allowing employees to carry concealed firearms on city property and into city hall.

Luther man dies in county crash

A Luther man died this week in a onevehicle collision southwest of Carney. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Broden Carls identified the man who died as Michael Brian Marshall, 52.

Commissioners approve safety bonuses

Lincoln County commissioners during a recent meeting adopted several resolutions and approved safety bonuses for several employees. They also agreed to purchasing a wheel loader in District 3.

Chandler Public Library will waive fines for food donations

Although the Chandler Public Library will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 23-25 for the Christmas holiday their food drive continues through Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the library through that date.

Abuse by Caretaker charge filed

Two people from Prague have been charged with felony abuse by caretaker for allegedly abusing a woman who had entrusted one of them to look after her animals. Each one also faces an additional charge of grand larceny, a felony.

McLoud Council votes to create Facebook page

The McLoud City Council during its most recent meeting voted unanimously to create a City of McLoud Facebook page. Members also adopted the McLoud City Facebook Page policy. Councilman Daniel McClure, Jr.

Editorial

A young man is alive today and able to enjoy Christmas because some people were concerned enough about him 3 ½ years to speak up and notify authorities.

Memories of Christmas time

Seventy years ago today my mother passed away. She had turned 30 only four months before. Today, as I have done for many, many years, I’ll lay a wreath at her grave commemorating her death. If alive today, she would be 100 years old.

Town Talk

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just two days away and 2021 is quickly coming to a close. Stroud has had a good year with many improvements taking place in our community. I can’t wait to see what all we accomplish this next year.

Stroud man arrested on bench warrant

A Stroud man wanted on a bench warrant since it was issued in early June has been arrested. Jeremiah Roy Valenzuela, 38, Jeremiah Roy Valenzuela, 38, was formally charged June 4 with endeavoring/conspiracy to deliver, manufacture, possess CDS, a felony. On Oct.