Meghan Kathleen McCormick Jackson

Meghan Kathleen McCormick Jackson, age 44, of Norman, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City.She was born on Feb. 9, 1981 in Shawnee to Michael and Patricia (Gray) McCormick. She was raised in Shawnee, graduating from high school in 1999.

Sharon Kay Aufleger

Sharon Aufleger, resident of Agra, passed from this life suddenly on August 7, 2025, at the age of 65 years, nine months and 14 days. The family received friends at Michael’s Funeral Home in Drumright, OK, on Friday, August 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for visitation.Visit www.

Rolling Thunder at Meeker library

Left, Beckett and Wyatt Buoy joined their dad, Anthony with matching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder jerseys to check out the Rolling Thunder Book Bus Thursday in Meeker.

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week employed several new personnel, accepted the resignations of five people and approved several policy updates and revisions.They also approved several for adjunct teaching positions.School Supt.

Meeker school board meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several adjunct teachers and approved an update to the District's CLEP Plan.Without needing to enter into an executive session, the members approved hiring the following for adjunct positions.

Meeker FFA officers attend training retreat

BEAU NEWPORT Meeker FFAThe Meeker FFA Chapter Ocer Team recently held its annual Ocer Retreat to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Casino ahead of schedule

EMILY KALKA With each passing day, the new casino on Route 66 being built by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is getting closer to opening -- bringing with it an estimated 350 jobs to the area -- while plans to break ground on the accompanying hotel have been moved up.

August

This time of year is one of my favorites. The month of August is normally hot and, though this might sound a little strange, I like it that way as September nears.So far, August has lived up to its normal billing. We’ve experienced a few days of 100 degree weather or at least near the century mark.

Carney FFA national finalist

EMILY KALKA The Carney FFA chapter has been named a three-star chapter and named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture Award Area, according to a press release from Carney FFA.

Stroud students in finals in agriculture proficiency

Brance Wells and Bailey Faires of the Stroud FFA Chapter in Stroud, Oklahoma have been named national finalists this year for the Turf and Landscape Management Agricultural Proficiency Award and Small Animal Care Agricultural Proficiency Award, respectively.