Norma Jean (Greer) Head

Norma Jean (Greer) Head, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2022 at the age of 84. Norma was born to Richard and Erma Greer on February 23, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Barbara Ann VanHorn

Barbara Ann VanHorn was born September 25, 1963 in Carney, Oklahoma to Reed Thomas Foster, and Anna Mae Danker. She passed on December 11, 2022 in Stillwater Oklahoma at the age of 59. Barbara grew up and graduated from Carney High School. She loved her children and grandchildren very much.

Attorney...

Judge Emily Mueller. The judge scheduled her pre-preliminary hearing for March 16, 2023. Three days after Campbell was charged, on Dec. 9, the District Attorney’s Office filed five felonies against Michael Allen Kulp, 40, also of Wellston. On Dec.

Contested school board races develop

The three-day filing period for school board offices held last week produced races in four Lincoln County school districts with five others winning when no one filed against them. Those who have won offices without opposition include: Agra: Brien Gladden. Carney: Jeremy Gibbs.

Polling change

The polling place for Precinct 410015 in Lincoln County has changed. Voters there previously cast ballots at Hillside Baptist Church, 333892 E. Hwy 62 in McLoud, but the new polling place will be the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Gymnasium, 106684 S.

Turnpike...

safety and convenience on this road is a priority for OTA. This reconstruction/safety project will occur between I-35 and SH-66, east of Bristow. These projects will create an “urban turnpike corridor” with lighting, wider lanes and additional lanes.

Meeker adds ag teacher

The Meeker Board of Education this week voted to add a second teacher to the agricultural education program. During discussion prior to the vote, School Supt. Jeff Pruitt advised the board members, “We’re turning Ag students away.

Carney TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Shelby Lavendusky Hometown: Carney College: OSU Degrees: Bachelor’s in elemtary education. Years taught: 3 Years taught at Carney: 3 Currently teaching: Second grade Family: Husband, Trey; parents, Ted and Cheryl Hover Who have been your role models?

Stroud man charged

A Stroud man has been charged with four counts of first degree rape after Lin coln County deputies and investigators responded recently to a sexual assault call. Cameron Austin Thomas Martz, 24, was formally charged Dec.

Chandler school board

The Chandler Board of Education this week approved the hiring of a full time teacher’s aide and approved a lease agreement to the highest bidder. School Supt. Scott Baade said the board hired Jennifer Dwyer as a new teacher’s aide.