Grow house bust

Law enforcement officers have seized a major marijuana growing operation in northern Lincoln County for reportedly operating illegally and the owner was arrested and is now facing two felony charges.

Meeker Town Board approves budget

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees have approved the proposed budget for 2021-2022 and they also have approved the proposed Public Works Authority budget for the new fiscal year as well. The Trustees have agreed to lease the Meeker Lake from July 9-11 for a Medical Marijuana Education event.

Six charges pending after crash

A Cromwell man faces one felony and five misdemeanors after crashing his vehicle during a high speed pursuit in Lincoln County. Formal charges were filed May 24 in Lincoln County District Court against Clayton Eugene Smith, 27. Associate Judge Sheila Kirk originally set bond for Smith at $5,000.

Stroud police report

Zachery Othell Roberts, Stroud, disturbing the peace, terroristic threats, prisoner placing bodily fluids on peace officer. Isaac Taylor Schofield, Davenport, defective equipment. Joe Huynh Nguyen, El Cajon, expired tag.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Phillip Scott Cook II, Shawnee and Demetra Kristine Wilshusen, Los Angeles, Calif. Robert Linder Tanksley Jr. and Jennifer Jane-Jean Smith, both of Yukon. Probates None filed. Civil Cases Discover Bank Vs. Michael David Fulton - Breach of Agreement. Bank of America Vs.

COLLEGE BRIEFS

University of Central Oklahoma Two students from Lincoln County were recently honored at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond with the Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship for demonstrating talent and distinguished achievement in leadership, citizenship, service and communication.

Meeker to seek new gas vendor

Meeker’s Board of Education this week voted to authorize School Supt. Jeff Pruitt to choose a new third party vendor for the transportation of natural gas and enter into a contract.