Fire season: Beware

The threat of wildfires in the area is rising and Thursday and Friday of this week the level will be elevated, a local official says. Paul Simpson is rural fire coordinator for the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD). Simpson said, “It’s turning bad right now.

Chandler rehires principals

The Chandler Board of Education this week approved the re-employment of three principals in the district and accepted the resignation of another who is retiring. School Supt.

Meeker raises rates

Meeker residents and business owners will see another increase in what they pay for sewer, water and trash in the near future. The Town Board, during a special meeting on Monday, met first as the Public Works Authority and voted 5-0 for the increases.

Teen injured in crash

A one vehicle traffic collision near Agra in Lincoln County critically injured a teenage driver recently. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Matt Snyder reported the 17-year-old driver from Welch, OK, was transported by Medi-Flight to OU Medical Center and admitted in critical condition.

Meeker approves stipend

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night voted to provide a stipend for all personnel of the district for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also accepted the retirement of Virgil Fowler, Middle School Dean of Students, and the resignation of his wife Rebecca Fowler, lSD instructor.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Roderick Lamont Turner and Angela Rae Warren, both of Chandler. David Hunter Coleman of Carney and Jacee Beth Townsend of Perkins. Probates In the Matter of the Petition for Probate for David Bruce Waggoner. Civil Cases Capital One Bank Vs. Jason W. Sweet - Indebtedness.

Pottawatomie County

Marriages Shawn Lanear Thomas and Jami R. Chapline, both of Shawnee. David Don Jett, Tecumseh and Beverly Annette McCalip, Hobba, N.M. Chean Dylan Bowling and Taylor Madison Smith, both of Shawnee. Divorces Matthew Tash Vs. Amy Tash. Jessica J. Young Vs. Anthony J. Young.

Round Two

I wheeled into the parking lot of the Oklahoma County Health Department at 8:55 Monday morning, 50 minutes early for my appointment. This was my second COVID-19 vaccination and I didn’t want to be late.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Special Trustee Meeting A. The meeting was held at City Hall with all Trustees in attendance. Attorneys Allen Brookes and Nate Ellis from Public Finance Law Group will be conducting the presentation to the Board. B.

Pott county Junior Livestock show

Last week I had the opportunity to venture out to the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. It was the 84th consecutive year for the show and involves several hundred FFA and 4-H students from throughout the county.