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Commissioners approve theirs, too

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to approve submitting their Estimate of Needs for the current Fiscal Year to their budget maker, Wilson, Dotson and Associates. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon explained, “This is what will go to them. It’s just the Estimate of Needs.

Hearing set in road blocks case

A bond hearing has been set for next month for a driver facing two felonies and a pair of misdemeanors following a pursuit that began in Meeker and ended in Chandler in Lincoln County recently. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Meeker: No action on trail

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week tabled any action on reviving a bike and horse trail at Meeker Lake after listening to a local citizen and discussing the idea.

Tryon hearings continued

Pre-preliminary hearings have been continued for two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit have made their initial appearances and their pre-preliminary hearings have been scheduled.
Classic bikes on 66

Classic bikes on 66

Classic bikes on 66

It was a time machine on wheels Sunday at Leaba Station when the Cross Country Chase rolled through on Highway 66. The Chase included more than 100 motorcycle riders who are going from Springfield, Ill., to Santa Monica, Cal., on motorcycles that are more than 60 years old.
Arrest made over stash in Meeker

Arrest made over stash in Meeker

Arrest made over stash in Meeker

Meeker police confiscated a sizable amount of marijuana Monday night right across from Town Hall and arrested the man residing there, they said, as they served a search warrant on his house and property. Assistant Police Chief Scott Wilson identified the man arrested as John Henry Hagar, 34.

Parking lot crash fatal

A collision in the parking lot on the Turner Turnpike in Lincoln County proved fatal for one man and injured a teenaged driver, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. State Trooper Seijo identifi ed the man who died as Joshua Hykeith Graves, 30, of Tulsa.

Trafficking charge dismissed

A felony charge of trafficking in illegal drugsfiledinLincolnCountyDistrictCourt against a Chandler man in February has been dismissed. The formal charge was filed Feb. 25 against Dean Zheng, 51, and a $20,000 warrant was issued at that time.

Special meeting

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently, voted to accept the J&J settlement agreement. District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen, who is also chairman of the commission, stated that commissioners took the action following an executive session.

Arraignments in OnCue shooting

The arraignments for two men charged in a shooting at an On Cue in Stroud last Oct. 9 have been continued and a date to hear motions filed by the two has been scheduled.