Education sales tax increases

The education sales tax figures in January show an increase from December in all of the three area school districts in Pottawatomie County that receive it and for the DA Justice Center, the Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s office reports.

Fee hike at Meeker Lake

The Meeker Town Board has approved an ordinance amending the lake fees at the Meeker Lake. The board also approved the emergency clause putting the new fees and permits into place on Feb. 1 of this year. Board members took the action during their meeting last week.

Kidnapping charges filed

Prosecutors have filed three felony charges against a Chandler resident following his arrest by Chandler Police last month.

50th COVID death in Pott County

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed to 50 in Pottawatomie County over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports. Four additional deaths have been reported in the county. They include three females and a male, all in the 65 or older age group, the OSDH said.

McLoud filing period

The filing period for three seats on the McLoud City Council opens at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, running through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on “Light up the Park”/Homestead Park A. Dismantling of all displays & lighting is still currently going on. B. Please start now on making plans for next year’s “Light up Homestead”. 2.

Changing the date on school funding

Public schools in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties took a hit in their recent midterm adjustments. There are a total of 23 school districts between the two counties. All but one of those suffered cuts at mid-term, some substantially. The only district that gained was North Rock Creek.

Town Talk

Town Talk kicked off fundraising this week via Facebook for the Route 66 themed miniature golf course we plan on installing on Main Street. The course will consist of nine holes. The first hole will be the train station where you hop on board to get some kicks on Route 66.