Pathways to sobriety in Ray County
MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter
Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a two-part series on the 39th Ray County Adult Drug Court graduation, highlighting the experiences of graduates Stacey Beck and Michael Meierer. Part one featured the program’s history and Curtis Williams’ story.
For 20 years, the Ray County Adult Drug Court has offered a different path for people caught in addiction, bringing together treatment providers, probation officers, law enforcement and court officials to help participants build sober and stable futures.
The ceremony honored three graduates – Curtis Williams, Stacey Beck and Michael Meierer – each with a different story of how recovery reshaped their lives. Their experiences showed how accountability and treatment can rebuild relationships, restore stability and help participants step into a healthier future.
Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin Walden reminded guests the program works because every member of the team is there to support success,…