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Commissioners special meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners have adopted a resolution for a grant application for Sheriff’s Office funding assistance.They also approved a grant contract with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for counseling services at the county jail.

Committee to investigate Department of Education

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Rep. Kevin Wallace, RWellston, has announced that the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) would begin an investigation into spending concerns regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Wellston Fair results

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Davenport man arrested

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A Davenport man faces a felony drug count and two other charges following his recent arrest by a Lincoln County Deputy.

Meeker backs up on Meeker Lake water request

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to withdraw its request to increase the municipal water supply to 2,790 acre feet and instead retain the current water supply of 1,000 acre feet as part of the Meeker Lake dam rehabilitation process.

Chandler approves long-term development plan

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Chandler City Council approved a roadmap for development over the next 25 to 30 years. At their monthly meeting on Aug. 12, they adopted the Comprehensive Plan compiled by Kimley-Horn.

Hearing set for Meeker woman on felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Meeker woman facing two felonies as a Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff suffered a broken leg as he attempted to arrest her while responding to a domestic disturbance.

Early voting begins for runoff

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Early voting gets underway today for next Tuesday’s Aug. 27 primary runoff election. Voters can cast their ballots at the Lincoln and Pottawatomie County Election Boards today through Saturday.Two high profile races are on the ballot in Lincoln County for the Sheriff and State House District 32.

Prague man draws two life sentences

Mike Mccormicik Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A Prague man who recently entered a guilty blind plea to four felonies with children under 16 has been sentenced to two life sentences plus 15 years in prison for committing those crimes..Lou Earl Nelson, 43, was charged Oct.
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