Donald Ray Johnson

DonaldRayJohnson,82,ofDavenport,Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on June 20, 2024.Donald was born August 16, 1941, in Davenport, Oklahoma, to Floyd Johnson and Verna Faye Loftus Johnson. Donald loved spending time with his wife at Eufaula fishing. He absolutely loved his dog, Sissy.

Guilty verdict in manslaughter case

A Lincoln County jury has found a driver guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of a Stroud man and recommended his punishment.

Guilt of misdemeanors, not guilty of felonies

A defendant who requested a bench trial on two felony counts of running a roadblock has been found innocent of an amended felony but guilty of a misdemeanor and two misdemeanor counts.Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Commissioners hold off on budget

Lincoln County commissioners during a recent meeting reviewed and discussed the Estimates of Needs for the 2025 fiscal year budget, but held up taking any action.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon noted there will be a meeting at 9 a.m.

Anniversary

Next Monday, Pat and I will celebrate our wedding anniversary. WeweremarriedonJuly 1, 1978 at St. Gregory’s Chapel. That was a Saturday morning.I’m not sure what our plans will be for that evening since both of us will be working that day at least some, if not most of it.

Popping the question

I laid in my bed anxious and eager to do what I had planned for the next day, to propose to my girlfriend. I’d been planning for over seven months to propose on my family vacation at the beach in Galveston during “family pictures.

Editorial

Gov. Kevin Stitt earlier this month issued an executive order aimed at prohibiting state agencies from entering into sole source contracts with Public Relations firms, marketing companies and communications vendors.

Meeker approves budgets

Meeker Town Board of Trustees has approved the final General Fund and Public Works Authority budgets for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.The General Fund budget totals $997,065 and the Public Works Authority budget is $1,080,250.

Where to celebrate Independence Day

Let freedom ring and fireworks fill the air. Most towns in Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Independence Day celebrations. Here’s what they have in store.Chandler is hosting its annual fireworks display by the Chandler Fire Department at Bell Cow Lake. Fireworks will start around 10 p.

Hearing set in Chandler grow case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed.