School roof project nearly finished

Dale School Supt. Will Jones updated Board of Education members in their most recent meeting on the roofing project and talked briefly about the upcoming school year.

Sparks man faces felony firearm, drug charges

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Sparks man, with a previous conviction, faces a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest recently.Billy Ray Moore., 44, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with possessing firearms after conviction or during probation, a felony.

Prelim hearing held in neglect case

have been scheduled for a woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, among them child abuse and child neglect. One of the counts against the Meeker woman is for intimidation of witness. Their preliminary hearings are set for Aug. 22.

Fish hopes to break through

Wearing a cowboy hat, a big belt buckle and boots with spurs, Audrey Fish climbed onto her horse “Studless” as they prepared for breakaway roping practice.

IFYR kicks off Sunday evening in Shawnee

Contestants for this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo begin checking in Friday morning and must be in Shawnee by noon on Sunday in preparation for Sunday night’s first performance.

Butler looks to repeat at IFYR

Standing in the pasture with his home, horses and a gravel road around him, Ryker Butler wore a golden belt buckle reading, “CHAMPION.”The 18-year-old bull rider from McLoud earned that title in the 2023 International Finals Youth Rodeo, with a total score of 167.

Locals get ready for IFYR

Guilty verdict in manslaughter case

A Lincoln County jury has found a driver guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of a Stroud man and recommended his punishment.