Rainbolt elected president of OPA

Zonelle Rainbolt, executive editor of Wesner Publications, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. OPA members elected Rainbolt during the annual business meeting at the June 10-11 OPA Convention in Oklahoma City.

Wellston awarded AARP grant

AARP Oklahoma announced the town of Wellston is one of four Oklahoma organizations that will receive a 2022 Community Challenge grant. These organizations are part of the largest group of grantees to date, with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.

Hearing set for Luther man in firearms case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Luther man charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.

Preliminary hearing in grow house bust

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June of last year. During a pre-preliminary hearing June 23, Special Judge Emily Mueller scheduled the preliminary hearing for 1:30 p.m. Sep. 1.

Plenty of horsepower

A team of Clydesdales driven by Lane Verner and Evan Wall was one of the highlights of the Meeker Rodeo Parade Saturday. The Clydesdales are owned by Big V from McAlester, but are boarded and trained at Big Shoe Stables in Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett