Buford Vernon Parrott

Buford Vernon Parrott passed away on February 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born to Herbert and Laura Parrott on July 10, 1930, nearSparks,Oklahoma. Buford was very proud to have served over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed a good game of cards or dominoes.

Early voting begins for Lincoln County voters

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 29, for voters in Lincoln County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Melissa Stambaughsaidearly voting is open to all voters.

NRC student awarded OK Academic All-State

EMILY KALKA Staff Reporter Katy Grant, a student at North Rock Creek High School, was awarded Oklahoma Academic All-State by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and is one of 100 students from around the state to receive the award this year. Grant is the daughter of Dr.

Dale school board approves 3 principals

Dale Board of Education members have approved contracts for its three principals for the 2024-2025 school year and also approved the calendar for the next school year.

Musicians...

By EMILY KALKA Staff writer Local churches came together in an explosion of joyous music on Feb. 25 to honor three women considered community trailblazers in music for their annual Community Black History Program.

Meeker: No action on RV park

Meeker Town Board of Trustees voted to table allowing an RV/Trailer park to be placed at the southwest corner of Veterans and North Dawson by Steve Buoy Construction.

Carney board member chosen

Voters in the Carney School District have elected a new board member and two of three candidates vying for a Prague School Board office will square off in the April 2 general election. Charles Wright has been elected to the Carney School Board.

Cushing man gets 13 years for secret filming

A District Judge has honored a Lincoln County jury’s decision and sentenced a Cushing man to 13 years in the Department of Corrections. Joseph Lee Rolan, 43, was convicted recently by a jury on one of three felony counts.

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