Drug bust in Carney

What started as stop for an expired tag lead to a 2 pound drug bust in Carney. According to the affidavit filed by Carney Police Chief Jacob O’Donnell, O’Donnell observed a vehicle driving north on Highway 177 in Carney that had an expired tag on Friday, Oct. 2.

Meeker High School temporarily virtual

All Meeker High School students attended the three days of classes this week virtually due to COVID-19 concerns, School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said. There were only three days of class this week because of the annual fall break.

Miller added to Oklahoma Memorial

Lucky Miller, Mannford Police Chief and former Stroud Police Chief is one of 24 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be dedicated on the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial. The 52nd Annual Oklahoma Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Service will take place Friday, Oct.

Lincoln County Republicans to meet Tuesday

Lincoln County Republicans will meet 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the courthouse lobby in Chandler. Discussion will be on the upcoming General Election and a report will be given on the state convention.

FFA chapters participate in conference

Officers from FFA chapters throughout Lincoln County recently participated in the 2020 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference at the Embassy Suites in Norman. The conference, planned and conducted by state FFA officers, focused on conflict resolution within a team.

Sestak becomes Junior AAA member

Lilyana Sestak of Prauge is a junior member of the American Angus Association, which is headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo.

Food giveaway in Wellston

On Friday, Oct. 30, free food will be distributed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The boxes contain a meat product, dairy, fruit and vegetables. This is not a needs based program, so the food can go to anyone without restriction.

Wellston Homecoming Court, Stroud Queen

Pictured above is the Wellston Homecoming court; from left to right, McKoy Coulson and Jessi Van Oster, Cody Cook and queen Allie O’Day, Joey Brown and Emma Janes and Jacob Saxon and Bayleigh Goen. Photo/ Brian Blansett.

Cardinals fans

Richard Patten, left, is a long-time resident of Phoenix, Ar., who has relocated to the Stroud Health Care Center.