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Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June. Those charges include enabling child sexual abuse and child neglect.
Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.

Schools still waiting on federal money

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Schools in Lincoln County are still missing federal funds in the midst of a federal-level freeze. According to the superintendents at Chandler and Stroud, the schools are missing about $57,000 and $80,000, respectively, of what they received in federal funds last year.The U.S.

Chandler board approves personnel moves

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Chandler School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting on July 14, including the appointment of new principals for the junior high and high school.
Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Last week, hundreds of young cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe have descended on Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

McLoud woman waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A McLoud woman has waived her preliminary hearing on three childrelated sex crimes and her arraignment has been scheduled.A man from Harrah, charged with her, was earlier been bound over to stand trial on three childrelated sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.
Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.

Bench warrant issued in felony case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Harrah man who failed to make his court appearance and who is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.
Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coming home!

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nothing quite beats the tenacity of Will Conley.As the elevator doors in the lobby of Bethany Children’s Health Center slid open in the morning of July 10, the Chandler teen was welcomed by waving pompoms and cheers from over 50 people crowding the space.
Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A registered dog breeder in Stroud has been arrested for animal cruelty and booked into Lincoln County Jail, according to the Stroud police chief.Chief Clint Gaylord said Jerry Hine, 83, owner and operator of Add Love Pets, LLC, was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday.
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