Legako on dean’s list

Gabrielle Legako was named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. Legako, a Psychology major from Wellston was named to the dean’s list in spring 2021.

Sierra Wade: Dancer

The lights shine brightly, illuminating the short green grass that is about to be trampled underfoot. As the football boys prepare to race across the field, the pom girls are poised and ready, too. Dressed in Stroud blue uniform and ready to have the crowd go wild, the girls take their positions.

Meeker hires mayor as administrator

The Town of Meeker has a new administrator. The Town’s Board of Trustees voted last week to hire Jeff Wilbourn, who was serving as mayor up through the evening they hired him, as the new administrator.

Salute to Veterans coming in November

The Lincoln County News will publish a Salute to Veterans in the edition of Nov. 12. The quickly approaching deadline to submit photos is 5 p.m. Nov. 4. The earlier you submit them, the better. The salute will include photos and each veteran’s name, rank and years of service.

More COVID deaths

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties rose by only three compared to 16 a week ago, but the new positive cases increased by more than 750, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Meeker Town Board meets on administrator

Meeker’s Town Board this week spent nearly an hour in executive session discussing the Town Administrator’s position before entering back into open meeting and voting to take it up again in a special meeting at 7 p.m. this evening.

Commissioners pass discussion policy

Lincoln County commissioners have approved a policy to allow public discussion and citizens comments during commission meetings, ensuring compliance with the Open Meeting Act.