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One-cent tax renewal to be on Feb. 14 ballot

Lincoln County commissioners have adopted a resolution calling for an election to renew the one cent county sales tax for another five years. As they voted to adopt the resolution, they also changed some of the ballot language.

Meeker bike, horse trail approved

The Meeker Town Board, during its most recent meeting, gave the go ahead for a bicycle and horse trail at Meeker Lake with the signs to be posted by Jan. 1. Brandon Lowe, who said he was raised and grew up in Meeker, first addressed the board during its September meeting about the proposal.
North Rock Creek High School recently announced its students of the month for October. From left, they are: Hadley Dyer (9th), Rayngle Wright (9th), Caitlin Walls (10th), Austin Nickles (10th), Aubree Gonzales (11th), Bo Gentry (11th), Symphony Green (12th), and Justin Lewis (12th)

North Rock Creek High School recently announced its students of the month for October. From left, they are: Hadley Dyer (9th), Rayngle Wright (9th), Caitlin Walls (10th), Austin Nickles (10th), Aubree Gonzales (11th), Bo Gentry (11th), Symphony Green (12th), and Justin Lewis (12th)

Students of the Month

Warrant in repair fraud case

A $15,000 bench warrant has been issued for a man charged with two felonies in a case involving home repairs he allegedly took money for but hasn’t done. Joshua Julien Factory, 41, Luther, was charged Nov.
Meeker High School and Vision Bank presented academic letterjackets to seniors last week. Pictured from left are Devin Sligar, Brittany McDoulett, Lauren Miller and Levi Winn. Ashely Adams was unavailable for the photo. In the back row are Derrik Shouse, Vision Branch Manager in Meeker, left, and Meeker High School Principal Brad Buxton. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker High School and Vision Bank presented academic letterjackets to seniors last week. Pictured from left are Devin Sligar, Brittany McDoulett, Lauren Miller and Levi Winn. Ashely Adams was unavailable for the photo. In the back row are Derrik Shouse, Vision Branch Manager in Meeker, left, and Meeker High School Principal Brad Buxton. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Academic Letterjackets

Public records

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Joshua Lee Hinman and Ashley Rene Niemann, both of Stroud Tommy Lee Mason and Shawna Marie Wright, both of Stroud Randall Lee Bailey Jr and Aryes Nicole Parks, both of Meeker Christian Cole Hightower and Viviana Alondra Luna, both of Wellston Brandon Joseph Arms...
The Stroud American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk hosted the Andrew Sisters tribute triolast week as a thank you to veterans. Pictured above are the trio and veterans who attended. Photo/provided

The Stroud American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk hosted the Andrew Sisters tribute triolast week as a thank you to veterans. Pictured above are the trio and veterans who attended. Photo/provided

Stroud tribute to veterans

Meeker school board meeting

Meeker’s Board of Education this week approved the district’s final Estimate of Needs for 2022-2023. School Supt. Jeff Pruitt advised the board total revenue estimates are $6,651,466.87.
Addilyn Tipton

Addilyn Tipton

Addilyn Tipton

The bravery of American soldiers is incredibly inspiring. Some of these men and women were merely kids when they decided to leave the life that they had and sacrifice the life that could have been to fight for a country they loved so much.