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Pleas in conspiracy cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Three of four defendants charged earlier this year with conspiracy have entered innocent pleas during their arraignments recently and one remains at large on an outstanding warrant.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.
Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Bendele wins at national horse show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

Stroud students attend FCCLA conference

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Three of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Stroud High School attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando from July 5-9. Two were qualified to compete, according to a press release from the high school.

Review set for Wellston man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A Wellston man with two previous convictions for domestic violence and who pleaded guilty recently to domestic abuse–assault and battery and drew a suspended term has appeared for a review. District Judge Sarah Bridge continued case to 9 a.m. Nov. 4.

Time suspended

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has taken a guilty blind plea has been sentenced.Formal charges were filed July 26, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Jacobs, 20, address unknown.

Meeker Town Board issues building permits

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week approved a couple of building permits and meeting as the Public Works Authority handled several other items of businsess.Their actions came during a special meeting.Trustees approved a building permit submitted by Brent and Delayna Pearcy.
Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Chandler Roundup Club held it annual open rodeo over the weekend. Spectators were treated to new lights, new seats and plenty of action. Top left, the National American Insurance team of ladies won the Baby Bale Race and earned a donation to The Chosen House.

408 counts in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Jerry Hine, 83, of Stroud, has been charged with 408 felony counts of animal cruelty. Hine made his initial court appearance on July 24, and his pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 31, according to court documents.
A little slice of heaven

A little slice of heaven

A little slice of heaven

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
When Steve and Jean Lucas moved to Chandler in 1991, orchards and chestnuts weren’t really on their minds. Instead, they worked their regular day jobs -- Steve as an accountant and Jean as a teacher -- raised their children, and did what everyone else did—cattle and hay.

Stroud City Council

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Stroud City Council approved the appointment of Linda Smith to the Stroud Hospital and Development Authority at their regular meeting on July 10.They also approved the renewal of lease purchase agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and line transfers for the FY 2024-25 budget.
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