Bond issues fall

Voters in the McLoud and Luther School districts rejected school bond propositions recently. In the McLoud School District, voters were deciding on two propositions and those in the Luther School District had a single bond issue.

Trial set in trafficking case

A jury trial has been scheduled for an area woman who waived her preliminary hearing and who has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. A formal charge was filed against Taren Lee Formanski, 38, in Lincoln County District Court May 24 for trafficking in illegal drugs (Fentanyl).

Resurfacing streets

More than 10 streets in Chandler will be repaved in the next few months, according to City Manager Jason Orr, making this the first project of this magnitude regarding the city’s roads. In the city council meeting on Sep. 12, the council voted to accept the lowest bid of $1.

Rotary students of the month named

Carson Jackson and Skylenn Yaunt have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for September. Carson Jackson is the daughter of Josh and Jen Jackson. After Carson graduates, she plans to continue her academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level and major in business management.

Lincoln County Commission

Lincoln County commissioners during a brief, special meeting this week adopted a Use Tax resolution for E-911 payroll. It was explained the total amount is $50,000 to be paid at around $4,100 monthly. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the invoice wouldn’t be paid until the last meeting of the month.

Lincoln County Commissioners minutes

August 21, 2023 Lee Doolen called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Commissioners Miller and Fine were also present. Will Fine led prayer, Doolen led Flag Salute. Miller made a motion to approve minutes from the August 7th & August 10, 2023, Meeting. Motion seconded by Fine.

Storm causes damage near Wellston

Last week’s heavy thunderstorms reportedly caused major damage in some portions of Lincoln County and left some areas without power.

Initial appearance in manslaughter

A Harrah man faces a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide after his fouryear- old son reportedly jumped from his pickup truck and was run over by the vehicle has made his initial appearance.