Meeker approves budget

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved the General Fund budget for 2022-2023 and also voted to approve a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year, 2021-2022. Later, meeting as the Public Works Authority Trustees, they approved the PWA budget for 2022-2023.

Williams signs with Bethany

North Rock Creek senior Jayce Williams signed a letter of intent last week to play college football at Bethany College in Kansas. Above, he is pictured with, from left, assistant coach Keaton Hernandez, head coach Jason Murray and assistant coach Todd Burch. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man faces two felonies and two misdemeanors following a recent high speed pursuit on Highway 66 and county roads in Lincoln County. Formal felony charges were filed April 21 in Lincoln County District Court against Camron Jeremiah Thornhill, 21.

Springdale School reunion planned

The Springdale School Reunion will be held at noon, Saturday, June 4, at the Chandler Senior Citizens Building. Bring your favorite dish or dessert for a potluck meal. If you have pictures or any memorabilia, bring those to share with fellow alumni.

Margaret “Linda” Jo Quinn

Margaret “Linda” Jo (Grammer) Quinn was born on January 29, 1947 in Sparks, Okla., and departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 75. Linda Jo (Grammer) Quinn was born to William B. Grammer and Elsie M. (Speer) Grammer. She was a resident of Stroud most of her life.

Ready named to SSC board of regents

Robyn Ready, of Chandler, has been appointed to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. The appointment was made by Gov. Kevin Stitt, confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 10 and will be sent to the state Senate for final approval.

Hearing postponed

A hearing seeking a protective order filed against a former Carney school teacher and softball coach has been continued until next month.

Two to stand trial in OnCue shooting

Two men charged in a shooting at an On Cue in Stroud last Oct. 9 have been bound over to stand trial. They were bound over at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing earlier this month.

New polling places

Some voters in Lincoln County will have a new polling place as result of recent changes to precinct boundaries, Melissa Stambaugh, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary announced. Stambaugh said the changes were necessary because of redistricting due to the last census.

Jackie Justice: Disorder in the Court

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Jackie Justice: Disorder in the Court will open on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances will be held on May 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on May 21 and 22 at 2:00 p.m.