Guilty plea in embezzlement

A Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement has withdrawn his previous plea of innocent and entered guilty pleas.The two counts of embezzlement were filed in Lincoln County District Court March 26, 2024 against Mathew Lloyd McRae, 48, of Meeker, doing business as 309 Builders, LLC,...

Independence Day!

Davenport held its annual Fourth of July celebration at North Park on July 4. The event included free hot dogs and watermelon, along with games for everyone from children up to adults before a firework display that started after dark.

Rodeo time!

All eyes were on Meeker’s Emma Helmick at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee Monday morning as she competed in the break-away roping. The rodeo features several area contestants and continues through Friday at the Hear of Oklahoma Expo Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

CVEC to participate in grant program

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has partnered with CoBank’s Sharing Program to provide financial assistance to up to three non-profits in their service area, according to a press release.CVEC and CoBank will allocate up to $15,000 total for the grant program ($7,500 from each), which...

Child sex case goes to trial

A man from Harrah has been bound over to stand trial on three child-related sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.He was bound over on three counts of lewd acts with a child under 16.

Lincoln Co. commissioners open bids for roof project

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved raises for 911 Co-supervisors, entered into a joint discussion with the 911 Trust Authority Board and opened bids for the Lincoln County Fair Barn reroof.They also appointed the seventh member to the 522 Ambulance District Board.

New trees around town

Alpha Iota members at state

Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Association attended the Oklahoma State Organization Convention June 6 -7, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Chapter president, Rachel Karger, and members Marilyn Young and Becky Stone represented Alpha Iota.