Turnpike to close Saturday and Sunday for work

Eastbound and westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike will be closed between SH-18 at Chandler and US377/SH-99 at Stroud from 7 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Sunday for the removal of Old Stroud Road bridge beams as part of an ongoing construction project, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority officials have announced.

Powerlifting

Above, Chandler’s Kalee Perry starts her lift during squat competition Thursday in the Bethel Invitational meet at Firelake Area in Shawnee.

Stroud man waives jury

A Stroud man facing two felony counts dealing with child pornography has waived his jury trial. John Mack Byrd., Jr., 43, was formally charged July 29, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court with possession of child pornography and using access to computers to violate Oklahoma State statutes.

A quick trip out west for quail hunting

Had a chance last week to finally go quail hunting. It was the first time in several years. Until about 20162017, I didn’t miss hunting quail at least some time during the season. We had to put our little pointer Sassy to sleep in January of 2016 and we haven’t had a bird dog since.

Town Talk

Activities in the community this week include Stroud City Council meeting today, Thursday, February 8th 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Masonic Lodge will hold its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Saturday, February 10th at the agricultural building for a cost of $7.00.

Meeker cake and trophy auction

The Meeker Ag Booster Club is hosting their Annual Cake and Trophy Auction on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at 6:30PM in the Meeker High School Cafeteria. There will be decorated cakes, themed baskets, local trophy sponsorships, and ag mechanics projects available in the auction.

Not guilty pleas in five felonies

A Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested has pleaded not guilty.

Wellston high school and middle school honor rolls

Wellston recently announced the high school and middle school students who made the Superintendent’s and Principal’s Honor Rolls for the fall semester.

Meeker High School honor rolls released

Meeker High School has released the list of students who made the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. 9th Grade Superintendent’s Honor Roll Emmerson Gabeau Wyatt Kafitz Alexis Krugle Austin Montoya Bryce Pearcy Addilyn Tipton Holly Turner Brady Wahpepah Principal’s Honor Roll Jayvon Burns...

High school hoops

Above, both teams converge in the lane as Chandler’s Jaylee Ventris (15) sinks a free throw to clinch Chandler’s 48-43 victory over Wellston last week. Right, Jacob Beck (4) grabs a rebound for Stroud during the Tigers’ game with Chandler Friday night.