Meeker scraps ordinance concerning garage sales

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to repeal a couple of ordinances and approved a fun run that will benefit the Meeker Cross Country/Track Team.They also voted to take no action on expenses incurred at Meeker New Hope Cemetery for future years.

Chandler man dies in crash

A Chandler man has died in a single vehicle traffic collision north of Chandler on SH 18, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.State Trooper Nathan Battershell identified the man as Jimmy D. Pittsley, 66.

Old Stroud bridge reopened

The bridge on Old Stroud Road going over the Turner Turnpike is finally finished.

Former Stroud youth investigated

A former Stroud area youth, who a year and a half ago was investigated in the shooting death of his father, is under investigation again, this time by Florida authorities in connection with his mother’s death.

Bench warrant issued

A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for a defendant who once again has failed to show up for his court appearance.Charles Michael Brownlee, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Nov.

$11 million judgment

A judgment in excess of $11 million has been awarded to the estate of a teenage girl who died at the age of 14.Court records show that a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Sept.

Lions 20, Horns 17

Chandler scored early and late Friday night, made some key defensive adjustments and beat Class 3A Lone Grove, 20-17.It evened Chandler’s record at 1-1 and sets up a road trip to Class 4A Clinton this week.

Sports week in photos

Our photographers captured a full schedule of high school sports in Lincoln and Pott counties last week.Left, Prague’s Caden Collins swapped his helmet for a horn at halftime during the Red Devils’ game with North Rock Creek.

Hearing set in manslaughter case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a manslaughter charge. It’s been set for 9 a.m. Oct. 11. A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Closet cleaning update

About six months ago I wrote about a project that I had started a few weeks before that of cleaning out a closet.I mentioned then that I like to describe it as a work in progress.