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New charges against Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A Stroud man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies faces a new felony and two misdemeanors following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed March 19, 2025, in Lincoln County District Court against Buddy Ray Pittman, 39.
North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

NRC teacher wins national award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.
Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

April showers brought more than May flowers

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county. Nearly 12 inches of rain fell across Chandler and the surrounding areas of Lincoln County, leading to widespread road closures, bridge shutdowns, and potential waterlogged farmland.
New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Enss recently visited Chandler to promote her new book “Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him.” Photo/Emily Kalka

New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Enss recently visited Chandler to promote her new book “Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him.” Photo/Emily Kalka

Tilghman author to visit

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Oklahoma is full of colorful stories from the past, whether it’s outlaws like the Doolin Gang or the Dalton brothers, or Wild West shows.One of the most famous historical Oklahomans, hands down, is lawman Bill Tilghman. Most learn about his days as a U.S.

Rape charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A Meeker man is facing rape charges following his arrest by Lincoln County law enforcement officers.Two charges of first degree rape by force or fear were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr. 28, 2025 against Christopher Eugene Stone, 42.

Guilty pleas on four sex counts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has pleaded innocent and previously was scheduled for trial, has has changed his plea to a guilty blind plea.A sentencing date ahs been scheduled.

Meeker Board of Education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Meeker Board of Education members this week employed three new personnel, approved continuing contracts for certified staff and for support staff for the 2025-2026 school year and also extra duty contracts for the 20252026 school year.

Chandler senior awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Here are the awards presented to Chandler’s graduating seniors: Logan Allen - Academic Excellence Damien Best - Excellence in English Award Carson Bradshaw - Five:7 Equipment Scholarship Ethan Brunson - Academic Excellence, Excellence in Biology II Award, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner Kaylee Choate -...

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the application for temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 20252026, re-employed all of its certified staff and professional staff for 20252026 and accepted several resignations.

Prague man pleads not guilty in felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A Prague man pleaded innocent during his arraignment on a total of 10 felonies and one misdemeanor in two cases filed within 17 days of one another has withdrawn his previous pleas has pleaded guilty all those charges.
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