Honoring a hero

Mark Pitts has memories of his father Riley Leroy Pitts from when he was a child, much like anyone else. He remembers going into his parents’ bedroom in the morning and sitting on the floor because he didn’t want to wake them up.

Man faces three felonies

An Oklahoma City man faces three felonies dealing with a child with the crimes allegedly occurring in Lincoln County.Mark Leon Miller, 58, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 15 with enabling child sexual abuse, enabling child sexual exploitation and child neglect.

The beat goes on for area bands

“We had the cops called out last year.”Kevin Couch’s laughter drifted over the notes played by the band marching back and forth across the parking lot behind him.

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners have approved a donation resolution from LC Citizens Alliance for postage to mail the Public Notice regarding Wind Turbines.StateRep.

Trail cams

A few days ago, Kindra and I put some trail cameras on property her family owns north of Meeker.The first week, we got some night-time pictures of deer. It’s possible it was the same doe a couple of times, but hey.

A memorable dove hunt

There used to be a time in my life when I anxiously awaited for Sep. 1 to come. That’s because it’s the opening day of dove season.It signals, too, that the fall hunting seasons are not far away.This coming Sunday is Sep. 1.Up until several years ago, that date was always marked on my calendar.

Defendant sentences in pair of felonies

A man charged with drug trafficking, two other felonies and a misdemeanor has pleaded guilty and been sentenced Daniel Alejandro Cruz, 24 was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 13, 2023 with trafficking in illegal drugs, possessing a firearm during commission of a felony and...

Lincoln County Fair results

Champion Nubian - Annabell McCarley Res. Champion - Anora Little Nigerian Sr. Yearling1st Place - Prudence Smothers2nd Place - Andrew Llanes3rd Place - Prudence Smothers Toggenburge Jr.

Drug, contraband charges for Stroud pair

Two people from Stroud who have each been charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers have upcoming court appearances.

Turnpike driver back in court

A $100,000 bench warrant issued for the arrest of a woman who failed to appear for a final jury call docket in June has been returned and filed.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 25, 2023 against Taj’unique Johnnice Owens, 25, of Oklahoma City.