Dale school board meeting

Dale School Supt. Will Jones this week informed board members, “Overall, I’m feeling pretty good about our financials.” His comments came during the board’s monthly meeting. Jones provided board members with revenue comparisons between February of this year and February of 2022.

Meeker school board meeting

Meeker’s Board of Education this week voted to approve $1,000 stipends for all full time personnel, excluding the superintendent. Board members also accepted the retirement of Counselor Roseanne Smith. Regarding the stipends, Meeker School Supt.

Hearing set in assault

A hearing has been scheduled for a Chandler woman facing three felony charges, among them two for assault and battery upon a police officer, after her arrest. Cheryl Manning, 46, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Oct.

Trial set it motorcycle shooting

A jury trial has been scheduled for a man charged with first degree murder in the death of a Midwest City man in September of 2021. At the conclusion of a preliminary hearing in August of 2022, Steven Roberts, 55, was bound over to stand trial. He, along with Virgil Earl Nelson, 67, was charged Dec.

Hearing set for for ex-official

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit have made their initial appearances and their prepreliminary hearings have been scheduled.

Endangerment case to go to trial

One of two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges has been ordered to stand trial and the other is awaiting his pre-preliminary hearing. Blake Michael Barrett, 21, of Seminole, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.

Letters to the editor

Last January, Chandler played basketball against Okemah. One of Okemah’s players damaged Jake Smithey’s shoe. Jake had to be pulled out of the game. At halftime, Coach Blankenship asked if anyone in the gym had a size 11 shoe they would let Jake wear. Matt Legere was the only one.

Cell phone bill

I see where a state representative has a bill that, if passed, is aimed at attempting to further help restrict cell phone use while driving a vehicle. My first reaction to this was mixed. I understand what Rep.

Town Talk

Town Talk and the American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting our second “Olive Garden” lasagna luncheon in March. Date and location will immediately be posted on Facebook once it’s confirmed. The Bugle Boy is scheduled to arrive in Stroud next week.

Congratulations to county voters

It was encouraging to see voters throughout Lincoln County show up last week and approve two propositions. Voters overwhelmingly gave a thumbs up to renewal of the one percent county sales tax for another five years with 78.78 percent in favor of the proposition.