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Meeker waives liquor ban

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Meeker Town Board Monday night voted to waive the prohibition against consumption of intoxicating liquor in public for its July 3 celebration at Meeker Lake. Board members held a brief, special meeting to address the issue.

CARD OF THANKS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The family of Darrell Mullendore wished to give a very special thank you to Todd Lehman, Pastor Dennis Osborne and the friends of Missionary Baptist Church for the kindness and support they gave us during this sad time in our lives.
A very hot job...

A very hot job...

A very hot job...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
In the brilliant Okla. sunshine, Charlie Wilson’s team re-roofs a house originally built in 1905 on Hwy 66.
(left to right) Thomas Denson, Helping Hands Community Foundation director Sabra Denson, Jordan Denson, Jaydan Denson, Jeramiah Taylor, Robin Hatfield, Cassondra Wright-Taylor and Iridessa Wright-Taylor set up 100 food boxes to give out at a drive-thru style event Saturday, June 27. Photo/ Kendra Johnson

(left to right) Thomas Denson, Helping Hands Community Foundation director Sabra Denson, Jordan Denson, Jaydan Denson, Jeramiah Taylor, Robin Hatfield, Cassondra Wright-Taylor and Iridessa Wright-Taylor set up 100 food boxes to give out at a drive-thru style event Saturday, June 27. Photo/ Kendra Johnson

Helping Hands distributes food boxes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Stacks of food boxes sat lined up and ready Saturday, June 27, to be given out drive-thru style.

COVID numbers jump in Pott., Lincoln county

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The total number of new confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties has jumped again over the past week. The total number of persons testing positive in Oklahoma also has increased during the same time frame. As of Tuesday, the number statewide stood at 13,757.

McLoud approves contracts

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
McLoud City Council members recently approved several contracts and adopted a resolution on rules and procedures for different meetings. The contracts approved for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 included those for the Pioneer Library System, Senior Citizens, and the city attorney.

Lincoln County Democrats

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases in Oklahoma, the Lincoln County Democratic Party will not meet in July. The group’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 13. For more information, Call Chairman Bob Hightower at (405) 830-0225 or Tony Perna at (918)374-2651.
Josef Mackiewicz takes a water break sitting on the roof of a residential work site between Davenport and Chandler. More photos on Page 7A. Photo/Kendra Johnson.

Josef Mackiewicz takes a water break sitting on the roof of a residential work site between Davenport and Chandler. More photos on Page 7A. Photo/Kendra Johnson.

Summer’s here

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Heat waves in the air are almost synonymous with Oklahoman summers and the weather is a good excuse to stay in the A/C-cooled atmosphere of their homes during the heat of the day, venturing out only for trips to the pool, lake or snow cone stand.

It’s way hot

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Snow cone stands opening up, kids splashing in the local pool and freshly cut watermelon are all indicators that summer is here and accompanied with summer is the Oklahoma heat.

Taylor wins senate seat; Sharp, Jett in runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
State Rep. Zack Taylor, who is giving up his District 28 House post, appeared to be the winner in his bid to fill the District 28 Senate seat in Tuesday’s primary election. He is running to fill the seat vacated by Jason Smalley earlier this year.
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