CVEC hosts school essay contest

The Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with the Seminole American Legion, is hosting the 26th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony and Essay Contest, according to a CVEC press release.The ceremony is open to the public and will feature free food and refreshments.

Man charged with receiving stolen goods

A man has been charged with two felonies after a search warrant was carried out at a residence in Meeker on July 21.Bobby Allen Whitson, 43, was charged with one felony count of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and one felony count of knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.

Grief is unexpressed love

Grief is a strange thing.Sometimes it’s loud. Much like the blare of a train that pulls through town in the middle of the night and wakes you from a deep sleep. Sometimes it’s soft.

Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic

As Dean Wakely sits in the foyer of the H&S Theatre, he smiles while recalling his childhood running around the historic business and building.“I got stuck running the projectors when I was 12 and 13,” he said.

Robert Lloyd Smith

Robert Lloyd Smith, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Chandler, Oklahoma.Robert was born September 28, 1942, in Arona, Pennsylvania, to Robert Elliott and Zelma Blanch (Harvey) Smith.

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Woman charged with property damage

A woman was charged with three counts of property damage for incidents that occurred in Meeker on July 17 and 20.Charges were filed on July 24 against Erika Harkins, 28, for three felony counts of malicious injury to property over $1,000 by District Attorney Adam Panter.Dep. Alf Hancock with the...

Man charged with felony DUI

Aman is facing a felony DUI charge after an incident on the Turner Turnpike on July 17.On July 27, the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of felony driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol againstMichaelCameron, 52, of Texas, according to court documents.The...