Food help for families

There will be a free food giveaway sponsored by the Meeker Assembly of God on Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Meeker High School parking lot across the street from the church building.

Update in Miller case

Mannford Police Detective Michael Patrick Nealey was to appear in court Tuesday in Escambia County, Fl., in connection with the death of Lucky Miller, Mannford police chief and former Stroud police chief. Nealey is charged with first degree murder in Miller’s death in November of last year.

Meeker garage sale weekend

Meeker’s citywide garage sale will be Saturday, August 8th. BancFirst and Vision Bank in Meeker are taking applications until August 5th. Garage sale fees are $5.00. Maps with sale locations will be available at BancFirst, Vision Bank and Rainbow Fuel Stop.

Robinson wins scholarship

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts recently awarded a scholarship to Davenport resident Mason Robinson in recognition of academic excellence and outstanding service to the university. Robinson received the Barbara Kay Gilmore Endowed Scholarship for English.

Winners of reading contest

The staff at Haynie Public Library in Prague announced the winners of the Summer Read 2020. Because of the high number of readers this year, first and second place winners were chosen in all categories. All readers who entered received prizes for reaching their half goal and final goal.

80th annual Chandler open rodeo

Rodeo results 458 contestants from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas vied for $18, 115 prize money. Bareback riding - 1st, Brad Gower, Bristow, 67 points, $385. Ranch bronc riding - 1st, Marcus Verser, Spenser, 71 points, $393; 2nd, Tank Adams, OKC, 68 points, $262.

New exhibits, displays at the museum

Changes are happening within the walls that hold over 100 years of Lincoln County history. Volunteer Dee Douglas said they needed a bigger genealogy department at the Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History, which would lead to renovations throughout the museum.

McLoud appoints permanent city clerk, treasurer

The McLoud City Council has appointed a permanent city clerk and treasurer. Cynthia Wayman, who has been serving as interim city clerk and treasurer since her appointment in May, was named to the position on a permanent basis. She had served as Deputy City Clerk prior to her appointment as interim.

COVID-19 numbers in area surpass 400

The total number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties has surpassed 400 during the past week increasing by more than 100 in Pottawatomie County alone. Lincoln County also experienced a significant jump in persons testing positive.

Clark named Employee of the Quarter

Cherokee Clark, ED Registration Clerk, was recognized as the 3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter by Stroud Regional Medical Center. Cherokee was rehired at SRMC for a year ago and was praised by her fellow workers as “Cherokee is a positive person, who cares about her job and her patients.