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Preliminary hearing in cruelty case

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Pre-Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two women from Wellston who were arrested as the result of an animal neglect investigation that began in March of this year and are facing 49 charges of animal cruelty.

Hearing set for Wellston man

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
A preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested.

Meeker School Board

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the Estimate of Needs and financial statement for 2023-2024 and accepted a bid for a sprinkler system for the baseball field. They also agreed to a contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to provide a full time school resource officer.

Dale Board of Education

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Dale Board of Education members have approved the district’s 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and agreed to stipends for all full time support staff. School Supt. Will Jones said the Estimate of Needs totals $6,662,185.70. The board approved the teacher negotiated contract for 2023-2024.
Davenport fourth grader Tanner Thompson shows off his award-winning limited RZR 170. He just clinched first place in Ultra4 USA’s East Series Championship and hopes to take the West Series Championship at the end of September. Photo/Emily Kalka

Davenport fourth grader Tanner Thompson shows off his award-winning limited RZR 170. He just clinched first place in Ultra4 USA’s East Series Championship and hopes to take the West Series Championship at the end of September. Photo/Emily Kalka

A winning habit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
If you ask Tanner Thompson about all the races he’s won, he’ll just shrug and tell you his favorite thing about it is meeting new friends. Tanner - who is No. 21 on the track - started racing when he was six for fun.
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pott County: Problems at the jail

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Pottawatomie County jail officials apparently defied state laws and a judge’s order when they concealed information on the unexplained deaths of seven vulnerable detainees. All seven people arrived at the jail with medical and mental health or substance use complications that required care.
at the Lincoln County Fair. White started Hounds & Heifers in 2022 to help support her FFA expenses.

at the Lincoln County Fair. White started Hounds & Heifers in 2022 to help support her FFA expenses.

Ava White’s Hounds & Heifers

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
What started as a way to help sophomore Ava White cover the costs of showing cattle has bloomed into a promising new business. The Chandler student, who is also vice president of the FFA, launched Hounds & Heifers in January 2022, selling pet treats and apparel.

Guilty pleas to felonies

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A Meeker man has waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to two felony charges and drawn deferred terms to run concurrently. Charles Lee Green, 67, was formally charged Feb.

Lincoln County Commissioner’s meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners this week accepted a quote for repair and maintenance of air conditioning over the Courthouse area. The motion also included paying for it with money from the Courthouse Improvement fund. The amount is $4,800 from Breeding Heat and Air Co. of Chandler.

Treasurer’s office remodel

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office will be closing at 12:00 on Friday, September 15th for remodel work to be done. The office will open on Monday, September 18th at 8:00 am. To pay taxes our website is www.oktaxrolls. com.
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