Fatal shooting near Stroud

NOTE : TEAMS ON THE TOP LINES OF THE BRACKETS SHALL WEAR WHITE COLORED SUITS IF YOU NOTICE A TEAM PLACED INCORRECTLY ON THE BRACKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE OSSAA OFFICE A 15-year-old youth reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation Tuesday afternoon at their house southwest of Stroud in...

Jarvis resigns from Chandler school board

The Chandler Board of Education this week accepted the resignation of a board member, hired a paraprofessional and also employed two teacher aides. School Supt. Scott Baade said Board Member Tony Jarvis, who held seat No. 1, has resigned from the board.

Meeker keeps administrators

Meeker’s Board of Education this week voted to offer contracts to four administrators for the 20232024 school year and accepted the retirements of two elementary teachers.

Meeker man in court on arson charge

A Meeker area man charged with arson following his arrest recently by an agent with the State Fire Marshal’s Office has made a further initial appearance. Youlha Rhodes, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 13 with second degree arson.

Charges in rape case

A Chandler man faces multiple rape charges after he was arrested recently by Lincoln County deputies. One count of first degree rape, two counts of second degree rape and one charge of forcible oral sodomy were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 9 against Dazshawne Stapp, 25.

Commissioners approve lot application

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved application to the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD) for a Community Development Block Grant for a handicap parking lot at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.