This week we’re publishing our Saule to Graduates for the classes of 2025. Please see Page 4A and Section E for more.
Salute to Seniors 2025
News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
News
Stroud man faces trial on eight charges
Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
A trial has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over and has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
New charges against Stroud man
Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
A Stroud man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies faces a new felony and two misdemeanors following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed March 19, 2025, in Lincoln County District Court against Buddy Ray Pittman, 39.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.
NRC teacher wins national award
News Staff
Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were
April showers brought more than May flowers
Bradley Jager Staff Writer
After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county. Nearly 12 inches of rain fell across Chandler and the surrounding areas of Lincoln County, leading to widespread road closures, bridge shutdowns, and potential waterlogged farmland.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Enss recently visited Chandler to promote her new book “Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him.” Photo/Emily Kalka
Tilghman author to visit
Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Oklahoma is full of colorful stories from the past, whether it’s outlaws like the Doolin Gang or the Dalton brothers, or Wild West shows.One of the most famous historical Oklahomans, hands down, is lawman Bill Tilghman. Most learn about his days as a U.S.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rape charges
Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
A Meeker man is facing rape charges following his arrest by Lincoln County law enforcement officers.Two charges of first degree rape by force or fear were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr. 28, 2025 against Christopher Eugene Stone, 42.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Guilty pleas on four sex counts
Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has pleaded innocent and previously was scheduled for trial, has has changed his plea to a guilty blind plea.A sentencing date ahs been scheduled.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Meeker Board of Education meeting
Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Meeker Board of Education members this week employed three new personnel, approved continuing contracts for certified staff and for support staff for the 2025-2026 school year and also extra duty contracts for the 20252026 school year.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Chandler senior awards
News Staff
Here are the awards presented to Chandler’s graduating seniors: Logan Allen - Academic Excellence Damien Best - Excellence in English Award Carson Bradshaw - Five:7 Equipment Scholarship Ethan Brunson - Academic Excellence, Excellence in Biology II Award, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner Kaylee Choate -...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025