Bench warrant issued for Chandler man

A $6,000 bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Chandlermanfacingtwodrugfeloniesandamisdemeanor drug count has been returned and filed and he has waived his preliminary hearing.

Hearing continued in crash

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for 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.

Not guilty pleas in trafficking

Two people from Stroud, charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers, have each pleaded innocent to the charges.

12 counts of child abuse

A Prague man is facing 12 counts of child sexual abuse following his arrest by area law enforcement authorities.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District against Riley Draper, 35. He made an initial appearance before Special Judge Emily Mueller who set his bond at $100,000.

School board filing starts Monday

The three-day filing period for school board offices opens next Monday, Dec. 2, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 4.Election Board offices in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lions of the Month announced

Brynn Lewis, Elizabeth Myers and James Fine were named Lions of the Month for November by the Lions Club in Chandler.Brynn Lewis has a 3.37 GPA and is in AP English.

Hearing in assault on officer

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Cushing man facing charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon or in the Alternative Count 2 endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude a police officer.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep.