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Valedictorians, salutatorians

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Darick Dale Carney is the son of Darin and Sara Carney. He has attended Meeker Public Schools since pre-k.

Trials set in murder case

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The murder trials for a Wellston woman and an Iowa man charged in the death of a Carney man have been rescheduled to October, Clyde Dean Clayton, 42, of Sioux City, Iowa and Janelle Berthna Brown, 39, Wellston, were formally charged July 14, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court.

Meeker Board of Education

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Meeker’s Board of Education this week approved continuing contracts for certified staff, support staff and for extra duty for the 2024-2025 school year. Board members also voted to employ Melissa Newport as a Middle School teacher and accepted the resignation of Tommy Williams, custodian/ maintenance.

Date set for murder trial

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A jury trial date has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec.

Arraignment continued on firearms

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The arraignment has been continued for a defendant who was originally charged in Lincoln County with two felonies and a misdemeanor who also has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Jameel Rasheed Wilkins, 37, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec.

Agra man to stand trial

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An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has been bound over to stand trial. John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan.

Guilty plea in kidnapping

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A man facing felony kidnapping and domestic assault and battery by strangulation charges in addition to other felonies, has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced. A misdemeanor charge was also filed against him.

Trial date set in Fentanyl case

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A jury trial date has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec.

Hearing set for Stroud man on DUI

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A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud motorist, who has at least four previous felony convictions and who was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of drugs. Joshuah Dylan Standley, 33, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan.