Thanking Sen. Lankford

Once again, it takes an Oklahoman It would be easy enough simply to wring our hands over the political divisiveness in America today and move on.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on “Quapaw 15 Project/ Meeker Lake No new updates worth reporting. 2. Updates on Glenncrest Park A. A 12’x22’ concrete slab has been poured for our new 12’x21’ pavilion. The pavilion will be here in a few weeks & U.S. Steel will install it. B.

Bad news on the quail scene

A couple of weeks ago, my good friend Steve Buoy and I journeyed out to western Oklahoma and enjoyed a fall turkey hunt. We each bagged a gobbler as did one of Steve’s cousins, Denton, who happened to be out there and hunted with us.

Playoffs: Round 2

It was just four weeks ago that a short-handed Meeker team came to Chandler and got handled, 30-0. The game was a low point in the season for the Bulldogs.

New record

Jimmie Rae Brownfield, 13, of Davenport, set a new national record Saturday, deadlifting 215 pounds. Her record is in the 114-pound class and is recognized by the United States Powerlifting Federation. She made her record-setting lift at Crain’s Muscle World in Shawnee. Photo/provided

Stroud falls at Colcord

Stroud got out to a 14-0 lead in the first half, but fell to Colcord in the first round of the Class A playoffs. Blake Parrick hit Dylan Collins on a 6-yard scoring pass early in the second quarter, putting Stroud up 6-0, and found him again just before halftime for a 14-yard touchdown.

Lions pound Alva

Chandler dominated its first-round playoff game against Alva Friday night, building a 21-6 lead in the first quarter and winning, 49-19.

Meeker comeback win

The Bulldogs trailed 19-14 late in the game, but came up with three turnovers in the final five minutes to upend Perry, 26-19, Friday. The first of the four turnovers - and the one that coach D.J.

McLoud falls at Plainview, 41-6

McLoud High School’s football season came to an end last Friday night when the Redskins dropped a 41-6 decision to Plainview in the first round of the playoffs. Coach Rusty Hall said, “We just didn’t play very well. Collin (senior quarterback) Gibson wasn’t nearly as mobile with his injured knee.

Gun season for deer starts on Saturday

Oklahoma’s statewide deer gun season opens Saturday and area Game Warden Jacob Harriett predicts, “It’s going to be a good one.” Harriett, assigned to Lincoln County who also assists in Pottawatomie County, said earlier this week, “Bucks are moving really well. Lots of big bucks are chasing does.