Charges in turnpike case

A motorist faces a felony and two misdemeanors after he was arrested by a state trooper on the TurnerTurnpike in Lincoln County. Formal charges were filed May 3 in Lincoln County District Court against Steven Mitchell Jones, 31, of Skiatook.

Meeker gets water REAP grant

The Town of Meeker Public Works Authority has received a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The grant is to help the Meeker PWA improve its water infrastructure.

Shirley Ann Greenfield

Shirley Ann Greenfield died on Aug. 15, 2022. She was born on Aug. 9, 1939, to Homer Vincent and Doris Lorraine (Newman) Anderson. When she was 16 years old, Shirley married her sweetheart, Lionel Dale Greenfield in Cushing, Okla. To this union were born four children.

Jonnee Louann Weiss

Jonnee Louann Weiss or better known as Granmon was born on Aug. 11, 1947 to Arlie and Katherine Maness in Denver, Colorado. She died on Aug. 14, 2022. Preceding Jonnee in death are her parents.

High school softball

Above, it was deja vu at Meeker last week when Lady Bulldogs third baseman Emily Bizzell gunned down Lexington runners at home on back-to-back plays. Meeker catcher Riley Sandlee makes the catch and tag on both plays. Photos/Brian Blansett.

Chandler football scrimmage

Chandler got in its fi rst scrimmage of the seaso last week in McLoud. Above, coach Jack Gray talks to the team afterward. Far left, Javarious Wade (15) makes a cut. Left, Caleb Sawtaski (19) breaks through the secondary for some serious yards.

Davenport-Agra softball

Davenport hosted Carney/Agra Tuesday evening in fastpitch and claimed a 15-0 victory. Above, Davenport pitcher Macy Keeling delivers to the plate in the first inning. Above left, Davenport shortstop Landry Miller makes a throw to first.

Grocery cart

Kindra and I were in the fruit section of the grocery store Saturday, picking out apples for lunches and snacks this week. My hands were full of Honeycrisps and Galas, so Kindra stepped toward the baggie dispenser to get a couple.

Town Talk

DIANA REED Correspondent Activities in the community this week include Stroud Middle School and High School football scrimmages Thursday, August 25th beginning at 4:30 p.m. Oklahoma Blood Institute’s blood drive will be held at the Assembly of God Church on Friday, August 26th from 1:00 p.m.

Charges filed in gunshot case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Luther man charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.