Sparks man sentenced on felonies

A Sparks man who earlier pleaded no contest to four counts has been sentenced.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, then 41, following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.He pleaded no contest in November to the court counts.

Homecoming courts

Chandler will hold its winter sports homecomings in the coming days. Assemblies for wrestling and basketball will be Thursday at 8:05 a.m. in the Freeman Fieldhouse. Wrestling homecoming will be Thursday evening, with the coronation at 6 in the Freeman Fieldhouse.

Sports week in photos

Top left, the Chandler power-lifting poses with hardware team after finishing first at the meet in Jones. Six boys and one girl finished first.

Guilty plea in firearms

A Sparks man facing a firearms charge after Lincoln County deputies served a search warrant where he was residing and guns and ammunition were seized has changed his plea to the count.Gene Austin McCuan, Jr.

Lions members honored

The Chandler Chapter of Lions Club International recognized several members at their meeting on Jan. 16 for their years of service as a Lion Club Member. District Governor JD Koch presented the awards. The members recognized for 10 years are Kelly Sullivan and Susan Cox.

Rape cases set for trial

A defendant facing two first degree rape charges has been scheduled for a jury trial in February.Two felony charges of first degree rape with a victim under 14 were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 24, 2023 against Dakota Shane Murch, 44.

Waco revisited

Kindra has recently developed an interest in the Branch Davidians, so we slipped away for a weekend trip to Waco so she could visit the site of the old compound at Mount Carmel.Overall, it was an interesting trip.We rented a tiny house north of town for two nights and had a cozy stay.

Remembering the old cold

Since the latest wave of arctic and what they describe as Siberian air struck the area last Saturday, I haven’t ventured out a lot. Oh, I got out and went to church Saturday evening so I wouldn’t have to get up quite so early Sunday.

Crashes in the construction

Accidents on the turnpike are not an uncommon occurrence. However, with construction underway to replace a bridge near the Wellston exit, the risk has increased for drivers.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), there have been 20 crashes in that area since August 2024.

Commissioners approve positions

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to authorize filling two positions at the County Fair Barn and appointed a group to conduct interviews and make the decision.