Meeker scraps ordinance concerning garage sales

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to repeal a couple of ordinances and approved a fun run that will benefit the Meeker Cross Country/Track Team.They also voted to take no action on expenses incurred at Meeker New Hope Cemetery for future years.Only three of the five Trustees, Mayor...

Chandler man dies in crash

A Chandler man has died in a single vehicle traffic collision north of Chandler on SH 18, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.State Trooper Nathan Battershell identified the man as Jimmy D. Pittsley, 66.

Old Stroud bridge reopened

The bridge on Old Stroud Road going over the Turner Turnpike is finally finished.

Former Stroud youth investigated

A former Stroud area youth, who a year and a half ago was investigated in the shooting death of his father, is under investigation again, this time by Florida authorities in connection with his mother’s death.Collin Griffith, then 15, reportedly shot and killed his father during an altercation on...

Bench warrant issued

A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for a defendant who once again has failed to show up for his court appearance.Charles Michael Brownlee, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Nov. 1, 2022 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the intent to...

$11 million judgment

A judgment in excess of $11 million has been awarded to the estate of a teenage girl who died at the age of 14.Court records show that a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Sept. 2, 2022, in Lincoln County District Court by Heather Michelle William, special administrator for the Estate of Alaunna...

Hearing set in manslaughter case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a manslaughter charge. It’s been set for 9 a.m. Oct. 11.

Iowa tribe teaches L.E.A.D.

The L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) program is beginning for 500 students in the sixth and ninth grades in the Ripley School District, Perkins-Tryon Public Schools, Wellston Public Schools and Carney Public Schools in September.

Norman man waives speedy trial

A Norman man facing two charges has waived a speedy trial and his case has been continued.David Ade, 57, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 3, 2023 with aggravated assault and battery, a felony and assault and battery, a misdemeanor, following a recent domestic disturbance...