Lincoln County Commissioners meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week agreed to the details and terms and signed a contract that will allow Reverence Film, LLC, to film parts of its movie at the Lincoln County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office.

Chandler woman pleads guilty, handed four deferred sentences

A Chandler woman has pleaded guilty to several felony charges, among them two for assault and battery upon a police officer, and has been handed deferred terms on each. Cheryl Manning, 46, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Oct.

Prague man shot in fight with deputies

A Pottawatomie County deputy fatally shot a Prague area resident after he and other deputies responded to a domestic violence disturbance call last weekend. Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth said that deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at 8010 Sherman Road around 8:40 p.m.

Renamed: Jon Gray Drive

The City of Chandler honored Jon Gray with a street named after him at a special ceremony before the annual Christmas parade on Saturday. A replica street sign was given to the baseball player by City Manager Jason Orr and Mayor Kent McVey at Randy Bowen Chevrolet.

Basketball season

Trial set in Meeker drug case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Meeker man who failed twice within a week to show up for his arraignment. A formal felony charge was filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23, 2022 against John Henry Hagar, 34.

Tinsley signs with OKWU

Meeker senior Tatum Tinsley signed last week to play college softball with the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles. Picture with her are, left to right, back row: Sister Taos Pino, OCWU assistant coach, Meeker coach Marcie Simpson and sister Rianne Tinsley.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Today is Dec. 7. It marks 82 years ago since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the act that thrust the United States into World War II. I think it’s important for us today to stop a few minutes and think about that infamous day.

Town Talk

Congratulations to Stroud Chamber of Commerce and City of Stroud on a great Christmas parade. Everyone enjoyed the parade and gave it rave reviews. The Christmas spirit was definitely alive and well in Stroud. The Illuminated Elf theme was a huge success.