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The Pride of Meeker marching band lines up to go through marching drills in the parking lot next to the high school with Drum Major Holly Turner (far left) looking on. The band is 42-strong this year, and ready to hit the field and competitions. Photo/Emily Kalka

The Pride of Meeker marching band lines up to go through marching drills in the parking lot next to the high school with Drum Major Holly Turner (far left) looking on. The band is 42-strong this year, and ready to hit the field and competitions. Photo/Emily Kalka

Area bands: eight to the bar

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The excitement was palpable in the band room at Meeker High School.Students were sprawled out in one large group talking over each other and exhibiting energy that was surprising for how early in the morning it was.

Not guilty pleas in child sex case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
A Prague man facing four felony charges with a child has entered an innocent plea and his case has been set for the felony disposition docket.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Seminole State College Honor Roll

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Seminole State College released the names of honor students for its 2025 Summer Term, including several Lincoln County students.A total of 179 students were recognized. To make the honor roll, students needed to complete six or more credit hours during the summer term and maintain a 3.

Lincoln County students attend roundup at OSU

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Oklahoma 4-H’ers were in the spotlight during the 104th State 4-H Roundup as they took center stage with workshops, contests, district rallies and more. More than 750 club members and adults gathered on the Oklahoma State University campus for the biggest 4-H event of the year on July 23-25.

Construction in I-44 continues

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority released an update on ongoing projects along the Turner Turnpike/I-44.The turnpike between Stroud and Chandler was narrowed to one lane from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 6,fromMM147forsurface repairs.

Lincoln Co. Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Emily Kalka Staff Writer The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the Lincoln County Fair Board’s application for a Route 66 Revitalization Grant to build a new sign along Route 66, at their regular meeting on Aug. 4 at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
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Poster winner

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
A Wellston student won a county-wide poster contest and will have her poster featured on billboards across Lincoln County in August, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well Being.

Rolling Thunder Comes to Meeker

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Thunder is rolling into Meeker on Thursday afternoon, with the Rolling Thunder Book Bus making a stop at the Meeker Public Library.The custom-designed truck and trailer has over 2,000 fiction and nonfiction books.
Damon Brown (center), along with Suzeanna Asher, Brooklynn Davis and Ayden Isaak to the right and Alexander St. Clair and Keelie Vaughn to the left, work through the formation for their marching band program for this year on July 24 at McLoud High School. Photo/Emily Kalka

Damon Brown (center), along with Suzeanna Asher, Brooklynn Davis and Ayden Isaak to the right and Alexander St. Clair and Keelie Vaughn to the left, work through the formation for their marching band program for this year on July 24 at McLoud High School. Photo/Emily Kalka

The best goes on for area bands

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
At 8 a.m., the sun was already beating down on the group of high school kids gathering in the large grass lot next to the Fine Arts Building at McLoud High School on July 24.

Third indictment in grow bust

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
An Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has returned a five-count indictment against a third man wanted in connection with the robbery and burglary at a marijuana grow in July of 2024.The indictment was filed July 25, 2025 against Robert Dewayne Mayfield, Jr., 34, of the Emond area.
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