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Felony charge for Meeker man

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
A Meeker man faces a felony DUI charge and several misdemeanor counts following his arrest recently by Meeker police. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 18 against Tyler Marc Armitage, 22.
Long sleeves

Long sleeves

Long sleeves

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
I was mowing a bit over the weekend and planting a few things. It was hot and It was hot and humid, but I didn’t know how hot and how humid until I was leaning over a tub and realized I had big drops of sweat rolling off my face every three or four seconds and splashing into the potting soil.
Farewell to a dear friend

Farewell to a dear friend

Farewell to a dear friend

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
We knew this day would come. It was imminent and it was inevitable. A week ago Monday was a very sad day in the McCormick household. We had to take our pooch Bailey to the vet and have her put to sleep. She brought us a lot of joy during all the years we had her.
Troubles with the vehicles

Troubles with the vehicles

Troubles with the vehicles

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The creature’s little orange light blinks its beady eye at you. It bleats at you any time you make a move it doesn’t like, just waiting to tie you down. A loud pop snaps through the silence as it loses one of its round legs. Could any object have worse timing for its misbehavior than a car?

Preliminary hearing in homicide

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two men facing first degree murder charges in the death of a Midwest City man last September. First degree murder charges against Steven Roberts, 55, and Virgil Earl Nelson, 67 were filed Dec. 21, 2021.
Graduation weekend

Graduation weekend

Graduation weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Kenzie Cowden (center) and the Chandler High School class of 2022 after graduation Friday night. For more photos of the graduation and the Alunni parade on Saturday, see Page 4A. Photo/Brian Blansett Top left, Shayla Peery sings during the Chandler High School graduation ceremony Friday evening.
New city manager on the job

New city manager on the job

New city manager on the job

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Chandler’s new City Manager Jason Orr has been in his position going on three weeks now and says, “I love it. It’s one of the most hospitable towns I’ve been in. “You can hear it in people’s voices. I really like small town charm and I think it’s a good fit for me,” he added.

Former Tryon officials charged

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Three former officials with the City of Tryon face embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit released three months ago. Bench warrants were originally issued for the arrest of the three. Each charge filed against the three is a felony.
Meeker names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Meeker names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Meeker names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Meeker High School named Breanna Pearcy as Valedictorian and Mary Beth Frerichs as Salutatorian for 2022. The students were recognized at the commencement ceremony, Friday, May 13, 7:30 pm at Firelake Arena, in Shawnee.

Seamster’s motion denied

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A motion to dismiss a first degree murder charge against a Wellston man was denied Monday in Lincoln County District Court following a daylong evidentiary hearing.
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