Charges filed after Stroud pursuit

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions and now four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested has made his initial appearance.

Bodies found after fire

A fire that destroyed a house in Stroud on March 8 was determined to be fatal nearly a week later when remains of at least two persons were discovered inside. Stroud Fire Chief Cliff Wilson said firefighters responded to the house fire that broke out around 4 a.m. at 910 W. 4th in Stroud.

Chandler valedictorians, salutatorian...

Honor Roll, September Lion of the Month, November Rotarian of the Month, Academic State Champion for three years, Pom Jazz State Champion for two years and a Pom Hip Hop State Champion.

Meeker trustees approve payments

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees, during a recently held special meeting, approved several payments related to an Oklahoma Water Resource Board loan and grants. Meeker Town Clerk and Treasurer Mary Conner said the board met as the Meeker Public Works Authority in approving the various payments.

Hearing set for paircharged with trafficking

Pre-preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a man from Carney and a woman from Chandler who face two felonies each after their arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Wellston man faces two additional felonies

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Wellston man who originally faced four charges last July then was charged with two new felonies in December.

Turnpike driver charged with drug trafficking

A motorist who was exiting the Turner Turnpike recently was arrested and charged after he was stopped by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Gregory Johnson, 23, with no address listed, was formally charged Jan. 27 in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs.

UCO Honor Roll

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.