High school hoops

Area schools closed out their pre-Christmas basketball schedules with a flurry of games last week. Above, McLoud’s Luke Norwood (11) drives while Prague’s Blestin Miller defends during Prague’s 61-57 victory. The unbeaten Red Devils are ranked No. 3. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Bench warrant issued for sex suspect

A bench warrant of more than a half-million dollars has been issued for the arrest of a Shawnee man facing over 30 charges of sex-related crimes with minors. A total of 34 felony charges were formally filed in Pottawatomie County District Court on Dec. 15 against Danny Ray Weeks, Jr., 52.

2A-2 All-District football team

Casmen Hill, shown at right running for some of the 349 yards he gained Bethel, was named the Most Valuable Player in District 2A-2. Hill, who helped lead the Lions to a spot in the state quarterfinals, ran for 2,745 yards as a senior and averaged 12 yards per carry

The graduate

Friday evening, we all stood as the Graduation March played. The 220 about-tobe- graduates of OSU’s Institute of Technology began their march through the door at the back of the hall and I searched the sea of black caps and gowns for one particular person.

Have the happiest of Christmases

Christmas Day is but three days away! This is the time to be merry, it’s the time to be jolly. It’s also the time to be spiritual, as local pastors frequently remind us is the reason for the season. It is an important time of year for most people across the nation and throughout the world.

Town Talk

Stroud Community In Action (SCIA) and AVEM recognized City Manager Bob Pearman its 2022 Man of the Year for his commitment to the Stroud community and the excellent job he is doing as City Manager.

Two two-year-olds

Tillie had her second birthday party on Saturday. It was Peppa Pig themed and she loved every second of it. Brayden and I watched her face light up with the best smile as soon as we walked into her party.

Hearings scheduled in harboring case

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for the mother and sister who are charged with harboring a fugitive from justice. Kara Vancuren, 34, of Prague, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 29 with harboring a fugitive from justice.

Bench warrant issued for Meeker man

A bench warrant has been issued for a Meeker man in a new case who already is awaiting a February jury trial on a sexual abuse charge with a child under 12. A formal felony charge of false pretenses/bogus check/con game was filed Dec.