Meeker appoints new judge

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week appointed a new judge and set the 2026 Court Date schedule.Without going into executive session, the Trustees voted 5-0 to appoint Marvel Lewis as the Town judge. Lewis, in addressing the Trustees, advised them he has been an attorney for more than 20 years.

Hoops roundup

Mother

If my biological mother were still alive, she would be 104 years old. My wife Pat and I were visiting about that the other day.From time to time I’ve written in this column about my birth mother Mary.

Frisbee gets more time

The Prague Assistant Police Chief who faces 26 total charges of physical child sexual and physical abuse against minors has continued to enter a not guilty plea with additional time for further pleading.

Editorial

Lincoln County commissioners took a step several years ago to allow discussion and interaction with the public on most any agenda item.During a special meeting, they voted 2-1 to establish a policy where the public can interact with them on any issue on the agenda with a couple of exceptions.

Suspect waives hearing on sex charges

Aman who was arrested by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents several months ago and was formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court with seven sex-related felonies against minors has waived his preliminary hearing on all seven original charges filed against him.

Turnpike

last week, calling for help from the community. According to one of the latest video posts, they have come through, with orders and calls pouring in after the post was made.“Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, from my family’s heart, from everybody that works here. Thank you.

Reed Park dedication

Members of the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chandler City Council surround Rev. James Reed (center) as he cuts the ribbon on the improved and renamed Reed Park. The project to revamp the park has been in motion since 2023.

Turnpike: the end is in sight

The over-year-long project to rebuild the turnpike bridge over Route 66 and prepare for future widening at Wellston is not quite done yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) said State Highway 66 in Wellston could be reopened as early as mid-November.