Todd Allen Wilson

Todd Allen Wilson, 59, passed away surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home next to the window overlooking the pond while listening to the sounds of the crickets and frogs on May 14, 2023. Funeral Services were held May 19, 2023 at the First Assembly of God in Carney.

NRC archers go to national meet

North Rock Creek’s archery teams competed in the national competition in Louisville, ky. This was the fourth year for the team to ualify. The high school team, pictured at right, finished 91st out of 253 teams representing 33 states.

Meet of Champions

Above left, Meeker senior Riley Randall puts all he has into a final kick at the Meet of Champions last week in North Rock Creek. Randall won the 3200-meter and took second in the 1600. Top right, Meeker’s Autumn Ingram loosens up before competing in the 300-meter hurdles.

Mental illness pleaded in manslaughter case

A District Court judge has accepted a not guilty plea by mental illness from a Tulsa woman whose first degree manslaughter case ended in a mistrial in February of 2022.

Meeker Town Board accepts resignations

Meeker Town Board of Trustees during their most recent meeting approved a supplemental budget, accepted a coupe of resignations and agreed to fill one of those positions.

Tryon ex-officials waive jury trials

Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have waived their jury trials. Two charges of embezzlement and one for conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court May 10 against former Police Chief Jered Dewayne Prickett, 47.

Chandler junior high honor roll

Chandler Jr. High School recently announced its 7th and 8th grade honor rolls for the 2nd semester.

Editorial

Nearly 2½ years ago, in the 2020 General Election, voters throughout Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties joined other Oklahomans across the state in soundly rejecting State Question 805. They shelved attempts to reform state sentencing laws.

New technology

Aaliyah came home last week in a great state of excitement because she had acquired some technology she’d been wanting. A record player. Yes, a portable record player, the same type that every teenaged girl wanted in the 1950s.

Town Talk

Activities for the week include Ruby’s Music Festival Friday May 26th from 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Stroud Alumni Golf Tournament beginning at 8:00 a.m., Alumni Open House 10:00 a.m. – noon, Chris Argrow Memorial Basketball at Memorial Gym 10:00 a.m., Alumni parade 3:00 p.m.