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Hearing continued in Meeker chase, collision

A preliminary hearing was started recently and will continue later for a Shawnee man who faces two felony charges and three misdemeanor counts following a pursuit that reached a speed of nearly 100 miles an hour and striking a vehicle head-on, critically injuring the woman who was driving.

18-year-old charged in rape case

An 18-year-old faces first and second degree rape charges following his arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 1 against Luke Anthony Myers, whose address is listed as Stillwater.

Chandler man in court on marijuana charge

A Chandler man facing three felony charges related to trafficking, cultivation and maintaining a place for keeping and selling illegal drugs had made his initial appearance and a pre-preliminary hearing has been set.

Suspended sentences after guilty pleas

A Stroud man has pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges and has drawn two suspended prison sentences. Formal charges were filed June 29 in Lincoln County District Court against Jesus Daniel Fraire-Aguero, alias Jesus Daniel Aguero, 34.
Homecoming courts

Homecoming courts

Homecoming courts

Homecoming sesaon continues, as Chandler crowned its Homecoming queen last Friday. She is senior Raegan Goeller, pictured at left with escorts Casmen Hill andKodey Pittman. Meeker has its homecoming Friday night, with the court pictured above. From left, they are attendants Rylee Standlee, Fr.
Burn bans in both counties

Burn bans in both counties

Burn bans in both counties

Lincoln County commissioners Monday implemented a countywide burn ban, meaning no outside burning will be allowed for 14 days beginning that day. Their action came on a unanimous vote during an emergency meeting that was held at the conclusion of their regular meeting on Monday.

Meeker man bound over for trial for abuse carges

A Meeker man facing sexual abuse charges with a child under 12 has been bound over to stand trial on amended charges. Two felony charges of sexual abuse with a child under 12 were originally filed April 4 against Jason Stuart Kirkwood, 42.
Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Six officers from the Stroud High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2022 Lead Chapter Officer Training Conference. The Lead Conference, one of four planned around the state, was September 7th at Enid.
Bradley Beloncik

Bradley Beloncik

September Lions of the Month

Chandler High School announced the September Lions of the Month are Bradley Beloncik and Ahna Smith. Bradley is the son of Jacalyn Allen and J.J. Beloncik. He holds a 4.00 GPA.
Pott County Fair results

Pott County Fair results

Pott County Fair results

4-H & FFA Horse Show Showmanship Buckles: Junior: Stella Marsh, North Rock Creek 4-H Meat Goat Awards Does: Division 4: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Wethers: Division 3: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Grand Champ Doe: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Showmanship: Senior:...