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Brynna Raines

Raines, Kline candidates for state FFA positions

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Brynna Raines from Meeker and Cooper Kline from North Rock Creek are candidates for state Future Farmers of America offices. Raines is a candidate for Central area vice president and Kline is a candidate for state secretary.

Beta Sigma Phi picks Valentine’s Queen

Sue Helms

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On February 24, 2024, the chapter will hold a Valentine Celebration Dinner at Ladonna’s Grill in Meeker, Oklahoma where Sue Helms will be crowned as Beta Sigma Phi’s Valentine Queen. Sue Helms was born, raised, and graduated in Liberal, Kansas, which makes her a Jayhawker.

Wellston man changes plea

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A Wellston man charged and described as an accomplice on drug related charges and a firearms count n December of 2022 has entered a guilty blind plea to five felonies. Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District on Dec. 9, 2022 against Michael Allen Kulp, then 40.

Quick verdict

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A Lincoln County jury took only 45 minutes to convict an Edmond man on drug trafficking charges, then took less 40 minutes to recommend his punishment.

Charges for Stroud man

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A Stroud man, previously convicted of several felony offenses, has been charged with two drug-related counts and one for a firearms violations. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Feb. 16 this year against Ryan Ken Burns, 34.

Chandler to close parts of Allison

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The Chandler City Council voted 3-2 to close down Allison Street from Rt. 66 to Fifth Street due to a bridge replacement project by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation at their monthly meeting on Feb. 13. ODOT will be replacing the railroad bridge on Rt.

Former McLoud teacher gets suspended sentences

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A former McLoud High School teacher has pleaded guilty to three felonies for soliciting sex with minors by use of technology and has been handed three suspended sentences.

Earp makes state

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Sophomore Landon Earp from Chandler High School is set to battle it out on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the OSSAA State Wrestling Championship at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. This is Earp’s second time qualifying for State.

Chamber honors Anderson, Snovel

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Chandler teacher Pam Anderson is named Citizen of the Year by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce and receives her award from Chamber Vice President Brian Bendele. Mrs. Anderson has taught at Chandler Junior High for over 30 years.

Meeker third-grader River Potts gives his sheep, Diva, a hug before the Meeker local livestock show Saturday. The spring show season is in full swing, with several schools having local shows and the Lincoln County show this week. The Pott County livestock show will be in two weeks. For photos and results from the Meeker, Chandler and Wellston local shows, please see Pages 1D and 3D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Livestock season!

News Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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