Democrats plan for future meetings

Due to the continued spread of the coronavirus, the Lincoln County Democrats will not meet in February. Chairman Bob Hightower urged all members to consider signing up for the coronavirus vaccine at the Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services website.

Homecoming celebrations

It’s Homecoming season in Central Oklahoma. Stroud had its Homecoming Friday, Meeker had its celebration on Saturday and Chandler will have its homecoming coronation at 6 p.m. Thursday. Above is the Stroud court.

Education sales tax increases

The education sales tax figures in January show an increase from December in all of the three area school districts in Pottawatomie County that receive it and for the DA Justice Center, the Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s office reports.

Fee hike at Meeker Lake

The Meeker Town Board has approved an ordinance amending the lake fees at the Meeker Lake. The board also approved the emergency clause putting the new fees and permits into place on Feb. 1 of this year. Board members took the action during their meeting last week.

Kidnapping charges filed

Prosecutors have filed three felony charges against a Chandler resident following his arrest by Chandler Police last month. Nathaniel Dale Burns, 34, of 324 W.

50th COVID death in Pott County

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed to 50 in Pottawatomie County over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports. Four additional deaths have been reported in the county. They include three females and a male, all in the 65 or older age group, the OSDH said.

McLoud filing period

The filing period for three seats on the McLoud City Council opens at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, running through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Jeannie Stover said candidates may file between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on “Light up the Park”/Homestead Park A. Dismantling of all displays & lighting is still currently going on. B. Please start now on making plans for next year’s “Light up Homestead”. 2. Update on Glenn Crest Park A. Mr.