176 counts in cockfighting

Two persons from the Harrah area who were arrested in January after law enforcement officers discovered an illegal cockfighting operation in Lincoln County each face 88 felony charges.

Meeker investigation continues

The investigation into a complaint filed last September by former Meeker Vice Mayor Cheryl Buoy asking three agencies to investigate the Town Board ofMeeker apparently is still ongoing. Buoy filed and signed a formal complaint signed last Sep.

Weeks joins BancFirst

Ryan Alexander, president of the BancFirst markets of Prague, Meeker and Stroud, announced the hiring of Jeff Weeks as senior vice president and loan officer. Weeks was most recently the president of Vision Bank in Meeker. “Jeff will be a valuable asset to our bank,” Alexander said.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

Mayor Aaron Head made a proclamation for the former Mayor Jerry Smith, dated for February 21, 2020, dedicating February 21st Jerry Smith Day. Former Mayor, Jerry Smith was mayor for the Town of Meeker Town Board for 5 ½ Years. Jerry Smith was a trustee for the Town of Meeker for 10 years.

White Rock student places at regional bee

White Rock seventh-grader Josie Murray, right, finished second in the regional spelling bee earlier this month and will compete in the Central Oklahoma Spelling Bee. Eighth-grader Willow Cowan, left, placed fourth. The Central Oklahoma Spelling Bee will be Feb.

Stone shadows senators

McLoud High School senior Aaron Stone, right, shadowed Sen. Ron Sharp and other state senators on Wed., Feb. 19 at the Oklahoma Capitol. He got to sit in on committee meetings as well as the Floor Session. Photo provided

Meeker Museum membership

The membership drive for the Meeker Museum has been extended so more interested individuals may be included. Dues are $5 for students, $10 for individuals, $15 for families and couples and $20 for business and organizations.

Meeker FFA/4-H livestock show

The annual Meeker FFA and 4H livestock was Saturday, with exhibitors getting ready for the Lincoln County show this week and the Pott County show next week.

Burglary charges filed in Sparks case

Formal charges have been filed against three persons who were nabbed by two wild hog hunters early last week as they reportedly were taking property from a rural Sparks residence.

Suit against Sharp dismissed

A District Judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit filed against State Sen. Ron Sharp, R-Shawnee, by EPIC Charter Schools last December. Oklahoma County District Judge Cindy Truong dismissed the lawsuit last week. Sharp said, “The judge dismissed it calling it frivolous.