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Wellston senior Josie Murray (right) shakes hands with Scott Blubaugh, president of the AFR/OFU after winning first in her speech category on Nov. 11. Murray was entered in Senior Agribusiness and will compete at the state level. Photo/AFR

Wellston senior Josie Murray (right) shakes hands with Scott Blubaugh, president of the AFR/OFU after winning first in her speech category on Nov. 11. Murray was entered in Senior Agribusiness and will compete at the state level. Photo/AFR

Wellston students place at AFR

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Three students from Wellston placed at this year’s American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Central District Speech Contest in Tecumseh on Nov. 11.

Hearing set in weapon-in-jail case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled for a defendant who was arrested by a Wellston police officer for driving while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol, reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.
Pictured left to right are the winners of the Poetry Contest: Addilyn Miller (1st Place, 8th Grade) and Paisley Schardt (2nd Place, 7th Grade). Photo/Pam Anderson

Pictured left to right are the winners of the Poetry Contest: Addilyn Miller (1st Place, 8th Grade) and Paisley Schardt (2nd Place, 7th Grade). Photo/Pam Anderson

Veterans Day contest winners

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Plea entered in abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has entered an innocent plea and been for the February docket..John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 4, 2024 with the two counts.

Hearing on pot charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs and more than 10,000 marijuana plants were discovered and destroyed, has waived his preliminary hearing.

Thanksgiving deadline

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 25, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Commission talks about EMS district

Mike Mccormik Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week began their discussion on setting up the 522 District that was approved during the Nov. 5 General Election two weeks ago.
Sophomore Allison Radcliffe, a member of the Pride of Chandler Color Guard, performs The Raven during halftime on Friday night. It was the first-round playoff game for Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Sophomore Allison Radcliffe, a member of the Pride of Chandler Color Guard, performs The Raven during halftime on Friday night. It was the first-round playoff game for Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Nevermore

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fighting harassment, assault in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Months after the regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) launched a campaign on sexual harassment and assault in schools in the area, they are still reaching out to help more victims and taking steps to help school employees better address these cases.

Local boxer wins WPBF world title

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Bo Gibbs Jr. has always been around boxing. His father boxed when he was a kid, and Gibbs said he passed that love on to all his kids. His dad influenced him, but there was so much more that drew him to the sport.
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