Beulah Ruth O’Donnell

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Beulah Ruth O’Donnell (also affectionately known as Granny) claimed her angel wings and took her place in Heaven at the age of 79. Granny was born on June 21, 1941 in the little town of Tryon, Okla., to Otie Faye and Helen Ruth Wilson.

Billy Wayne Perryman

Billy Wayne “Smiley” Perryman of Prague was born September 30, 1947, in Shawnee, Okla. He died Monday, January 4, 2021, at the age of 73 years. Perryman, a 1966 graduate of Shawnee High School, served in the United States Army. He was an electrician and worked at Allen Bradley in Shawnee.

Roy Farrell Taylor Sr.

Roy Farrell Taylor Sr. of Sparks was born December 21, 1933, in Chandler. He died Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. He was 87 years old. Taylor, a 1952 graduate of Davenport High School, served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He was a carpenter by trade.

Redistricting meeting

Former Speaker of the House T.J. Shannon speaks to a socially distance crowd at the Route 66 Interpretive Center last week about the redistricting process that soon will begin.

Search on for OKC man

Authorities are searching for an Oklahoma City man who failed to make an appearance in Lincoln County District Court last month after he was arrested by Davenport police on drug charges. Special Judge Emily Mueller on Dec.

Miller addresses Meeker board

The parent of a Meeker High School student addressed the Meeker Board of Education Monday night airing her concerns about her daughter’s treatment as a member of the high school football team.

Chandler school board meeting

Chandler’s Board of Education Monday night approved the contract for Superintendent Melody Toma for this year and next year. Toma said the board agreed to maintain her current contract.

Meeker jackpot hog show

Above, Keifer Seward from Stroud gets ready to show his Hampshire, which won its class, in the Meeker jackpot show. At right is Cooper Kline from North Rock Creek and below is Matt Cleaves from Chandler. Photos/Brian Blansett

Agra man faces charges in Christmas incident

An Agra man is accused of assaulting his mother and placing body fluid on a deputy sheriff, according to court records. Ryan Garrett Jones, 36, was formally charged Jan.

Dale school board

Dale School Supt. Ky Wilkins updated Board of Education members on the district’s financial condition during its most recent meeting. Wilkins told the board that through December of 2020 (this fiscal year), the district had spent more than $2.2 million. That compares with $2.