Chandler FCCLA at state

Chandler High School’s FCCLA recently attended the state FCCLA convention, where they received several awards. The chapter is a Gold chapter, which is an award given to only 35 chapters out of 320 chapters from across the state. They also were recognized for 100 percent participation in membership.

Drug hearing continued

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued again for a Meeker man who was arrested after officers served a search warrant on his residence across from the Town Hall. A formal felony charge was filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23 against John Henry Hagar, 34.

Area Slow-pitch

Above, Davenport shortstop goes for an overthe- shoulder catching during the Lady Bulldogs’ game against North Rock Creek on Thursday. NRC, ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, picked up a 16-2 win over Davenport, ranked No. 8 in Class 2A.

Area schools at OBU track

Above, Stroud senior Kileigh Mixon, left, and freshman Peyton Davis compete in the 100-meter hurdles at the Oklahoma Baptist University track meet last week. Mixon finished first and Davis third.

Trial date set for Sparks man

A Sparks man charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors has been ordered to stand trial and set for the felony disposition docket. Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Status conference continued for Stillwater rape suspect

The status conference has been continued again for a young man facing first and second degree rape charges, who has been ordered to stand trial in June. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 1.

Driver fined $32K

An out-of-state driver is facing two felony drugrelated charges following his arrest by state troopers who also found $32,000 in his vehicle and a quantity of marijuana. Lin Pi Xing, 51, of New York was formally charged Feb.

Metheny moves to high school principal

The Chandler Board of Education this week hired a new high school principal, swore in a newly appointed board member and accepted the resignations of several people. School Supt. Scott Baade said the board hired Geoff Metheny as high school principal for the 2023-2024 school year.

Dale baseball

Dason Sheppard slides into home safely under the supervision of his watchful teammates during Dale’s recent 12-4 win over Bethel. 

Common courtesy

I realize that I’ve touched on this topic before, but it’s one that for whatever reason continues to get under my skin almost each time I’m in and around retail establishments throughout the area. It reminds me of a couple of my pet peeves.