Ground-breaking at Stroud Airport

The Stroud Industrial Authority, City Manager Bob Pearman, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Grayson Airdies, and others gathered at the groundbreaking for the runway expansion project at Stroud Municipal Airport on Sept. 17.

Beta Sigma Phi meets

Summer break is over and on August 26th Beta Sigma Phi sisters gathered to catch up, enjoy some delicious food, exchange secret sister gifts and go over the new year to come. Members were also blessed with the opportunity to welcome new sister, Nancy Stephenson, into the chapter.

Meeker FFA attends COLT conference

Meeker FFA Chapter Officers recently attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference, held at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma. This year’s conference carried the theme “Take Aim”, encouraging FFA leaders to focus on their goals in leadership.

Homecoming

Students awarded OSU scholarships

Three students from Lincoln County were awarded scholarships from the Ferguson College of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 2, according to a press release from the university.

September Rotarians announced

Emma Mascho and Shailey Penn have been named Rotarians of the Month for September.Emma Mascho is the daughter of Tim and Mary Mascho. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to obtain a degree in nursing.

Meeker changes hours for town hall

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to change the hours of operation for Town Hall.Following a lengthy discussion that included input from some Town employees, Trustee Kenneth Massey moved to change the hours of Town Hall to four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

Innocent pleas in sex case

A McLoud woman who earlier waived her preliminary hearing on three child-related sex crimes has entered an innocent plea during her arraignment.Formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 27, 2025 are Brandon Lee Morris, 26 and Trisha Nicole Franks, 27.