Lincoln County News

McLoud men plead guilty, no contest

News Staff

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer TwoMcLoudmenfacing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony have avoided trials.

The Chandler Junior High 8th Grade Academic team placed first at Districts in November, runner up at Regionals in December and runner up at Area on Jan. 29. They’ve qualified for the Challenge of Champions academic meet, scheduled for March 29 at Redlands Community College in El Reno. The team has made it to this competition about three times. Pictured from left to right are Coach Celeste Spruill, Julia Gardner, Isaac Myers, Jackson Lail, Jackson McKinzie and Jenson Araujo. Photo Submitted/Celeste Spruill

Academic team qualifies for big meet

News Staff

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Trial continued for turnpike driver caught with drugs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The case for a driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana and who has waived his preliminary hearing, has been continued until March.

Hunting season is over

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Another quail season has come and gone. In a way, I’m sorry I missed hunting the bobwhites other than briefly when my good friend Steve Buoy and I hunted them during the turkey season when we could hunt both quail and turkey.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Left, Chandler coach Shawn Blankenship talks to his team during a timeout in the second half of the Lions’ win over Washington Saturday night at Bethel. Photo/ Brian Blansett Right, Chandler’s medalists from the state wrestling tournament: Lizzy Pryor, Landon Earp and Shailey Penn.

Horses put to work out on Trawick Ranch. The 1,900+ acre ranch will be up for auction on March 15. Photo Submitted/United Country

Historic Stroud ranch to be put up for auction

News Staff

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The owner of a historic Oklahoma cattle ranch operated by the same family for almost 97 years has put the property up for sale, with an auction to be held on March 15.Wirt Trawick was just a toddler when his father established the Trawick Ranch.

Prague man waives PH in case involving indecent acts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A Prague man facing four felony charges with a child has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment has been set.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Pre-PH set for Chandler man charge with A&B

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man facing three felonies and two misdemeanors for allegedly assaulting three officers with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and another individual.

PH set for Shawnee woman in collision case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled 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.

Prague man faces 3 felonies for assaulting officers

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

APrague man is facing three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, following his recent arrest.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, 2025 against Ted William Griffin, 35.

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