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Speedy trial waived in porn case

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and is facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent has waived a speedy trial.

Driver pleads no contest inWellston crash

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has entered a blind no contest plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.

Frisbies to stand trial

The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife who are facing a total of 43 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse have pleaded innocent to the counts.Earlier this year they were bound over to stand trial.
Big weekend

Big weekend

Big weekend

There was a lot of sports activity in Lincoln and Pott counties over the weekend. Above, the Chandler Lady Lions pose with the championship trophy after winning the 66 Conference fastpitch tournament Saturday for the third consecutive year. They beat Prague, 10-2, in the championship game.
Lincoln County Fair

Lincoln County Fair

Lincoln County Fair

The Lincoln County Fall Fair took place last week, running from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.It brought together participants from all over the county to show everything from rabbits and poultry to cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.

St. Cloud case on appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court

A case seeking a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings has been appealed, according to court documents. The Petition of Error was filed on July 22, with an amended Petition of Error filed on Aug. 8. It is now waiting for a decision from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Lincoln County Fair results

Market Sheep Show Showmanship: Junior - Mark Raper and Addyson Prough Intermediate - Jade Wakely and Easton Evans Senior - Savannah Gaylord and Brooklyn Estes Hair SheepPee Wee - Ridge Priddy, Breed Champion DorsetPee Wee Briar Jordan, Breed Champion Junior Class 11 - Addyson Prough Junior Class 21...

CVEC library donation

Through the Sharing Success Program done in cooperation with CoBank, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) donated $2,500 to the Hayne Public Library in Prague.

Tips from the Poison Center

The Oklahoma Poison Center released safety tips for students heading back to school. In a press release sent out on Aug. 22, the center reminded parents, teachers, and caregivers that many everyday school items can have poison risks if they aren’t handled or stored properly.

Trial set for pair

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A woman from from Edmond, charged with five felonies and who has each pleaded innocent to the charges has been set for the felony call docket in September.An Edmond man also facing the same five charges is scheduled for jury trial in September.