Big Day for Meeker

Coody medals for NRC There was a time in Saturday’s Class 3A cross country champion when defending state champion Riley Randall knew what he had to do to win again. He had led almost the entire race, but found himself overtaken by Kingston runner Brycen Ward with a little more than a mile to go.

Step-mom: 8 years in starvation case

A Lincoln County jury has convicted the step-mother of child neglect in the near starvation death of her step-son 3 ½ years ago. The jury deliberated less than two hours before returning with a guilty verdict against Amy Adkins Jones.

Schools in area plan Veterans Day events

Area schools are planning various programs to recognize and honor veterans during Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. A couple of schools are still not allowing outside visitors into their buildings due to COVID-19, but are doing in house observances on that day. Agra School Supt.

County redistricting

Lincoln County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to approve redistricting of the three county commissioner districts. The redistricting takes effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Hearing set in homicide

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Wellston man who is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident last summer. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court in July against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.

Stroud homecoming

Stroud 2021 Homecoming Queen Madison Williams holds the traditional roses while escort Easton Stewart applauds following the coronation Friday evening. Photo/Brian Blansett

One dead in helicopter crash near Stroud

The pilot of a two-seater Ultra light helicopter died Monday afternoon when his chopper crashed in a field north of Stroud. Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty identified the deceased pilot as Carrie Wilson, 66.