Bench warrant issued for Meeker man

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Meeker man facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Formal charges of first degree burglary, a felony, and assault and battery, a misdemeanor were filed Nov. 8 in Lincoln County District Court against Nicholas Shane Cagle, 28.

Texas driver arrested

A Texas motorist recently stopped on the Turner Turnpike has been arrested and charged with a drug offense. Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov. 2 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to distribute.

Time for a new third party?

There was interesting national news last week. First, a Gallup Poll showed that almost twothirds of American adults believe that the Republican and Democrat parties do “such a poor job” of representing the American people that “a third major party is needed.

Thanksgiving

Years ago I had a friend from New Zealand who said that Thanksgiving was his favorite American holiday. I agree with him. It’s a day created for quiet reflection and gratitude for the things we have. Especially in today’s high-speed world, it’s good to decelerate and give thanks.

Looking forward to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great time of the year. My wife Pat and I always look forward to Turkey Day. Once again we are really excited because our family is getting together and that includes our daughter Meghan, her husband Terry and their son Liam, (our grandson).

Town Talk

Congratulations to Coach Josh Presley and the Stroud High School Tigers football team for another great win this past week against the Gore Pirates. The Tigers dominated the Pirates with a win of 54 to 6.

Tigers 54, Gore 6

Next week: Rematch with Fairvew Stroud’s offense hung half a hundred for the sixth straight game and the defense stymied Gore except for one play Friday.

Playoff football

Three Lincoln County football teams played in the second round of the playoffs, with Stroud winning to advance to the class A quarterfinals while Meeker fell to Washington, 56-7, and Prague lost to Victory Christian, 52-39.

Arraignment set in Stroud man’s death

A Jennings man facing a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been bound over to stand trial in the death of a Stroud man. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23. A $15,000 bench warrant was issued at that time for his arrest.