Mental illness pleaded in manslaughter case

A District Court judge has accepted a not guilty plea by mental illness from a Tulsa woman whose first degree manslaughter case ended in a mistrial in February of 2022.

Meeker Town Board accepts resignations

Meeker Town Board of Trustees during their most recent meeting approved a supplemental budget, accepted a coupe of resignations and agreed to fill one of those positions.

Tryon ex-officials waive jury trials

Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have waived their jury trials. Two charges of embezzlement and one for conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court May 10 against former Police Chief Jered Dewayne Prickett, 47.

Chandler junior high honor roll

Chandler Jr. High School recently announced its 7th and 8th grade honor rolls for the 2nd semester.

Editorial

Nearly 2½ years ago, in the 2020 General Election, voters throughout Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties joined other Oklahomans across the state in soundly rejecting State Question 805. They shelved attempts to reform state sentencing laws.

New technology

Aaliyah came home last week in a great state of excitement because she had acquired some technology she’d been wanting. A record player. Yes, a portable record player, the same type that every teenaged girl wanted in the 1950s.

Town Talk

Activities for the week include Ruby’s Music Festival Friday May 26th from 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Stroud Alumni Golf Tournament beginning at 8:00 a.m., Alumni Open House 10:00 a.m. – noon, Chris Argrow Memorial Basketball at Memorial Gym 10:00 a.m., Alumni parade 3:00 p.m.

Preparing for Memorial Day

Once again America will celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a holiday that is bittersweet for many people. I am looking forward to enjoying a long weekend.