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Not guilty plea to firearms charge

A Sparks man facing a firearms charge after Lincoln County deputies served a search warrant where he was residing and guns and ammunition were seized has pleaded innocent to the count.Gene Austin McCuan, Jr.

Prague band fund-raiser

The Prague High School Band successfully raised over $5,000 at its Fall Band Fundraiser, according to Director Trevor Harrold.The funds will go directly toward providing opportunities for students and keeping their musical instruments and equipment in top shape.

Hearing waived in child sex case

An Oklahoma City man facing three felonies dealing with a child with the crimes allegedly occurring in Lincoln County has waived his preliminary hearing.Mark Leon Miller, 58, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Not guilty plea in manslaughter

A Texas man who faces a first degree manslaughter charge has pleaded innocent during his arraignment.A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.A $100,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Cushing man charged in burglary

A Cushing area man faces two felonies following his arrest by law enforcement officers after he reportedly broke into a home near Wellston.One count each of first degree and second degree burglary were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 30 against Ethan Garrett Gray, 34.

Prague woman pleads in drive-through case

A Prague woman facing a felony charge following her arrest after a Prague police officer responded to a panic alarm at a convenience store has pleaded innocent.

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of three new personnel and accepted the resignation of a teacher.They also also approved the regular board meeting dates, times, and places for the calendar year 2025.School Supt.

Thanksgiving deadline

The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 25, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Improvements for Chandler airport

The Chandler Regional Airport is about to get a facelift. There are several upcoming projects that will improvement the 80acre airport and hopefully help attract larger companies to the area.“We kind of got a whole bunch of different things going on.