Hearing set in manslaughter case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a manslaughter charge. It’s been set for 9 a.m. Oct. 11. A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Closet cleaning update

About six months ago I wrote about a project that I had started a few weeks before that of cleaning out a closet.I mentioned then that I like to describe it as a work in progress.

Town Talk

After a summer hiatus, Town Talk is back. Thanks to all of you who told me you missed reading it. A big shout out to two of my readers in Wellston, Tom and Terry Mullendore, who called just to see if I was alive. They were concerned because they had not seen my column in the paper for a few months.

A lot of photos

I was shooting the Meeker-Harrah football game Thursday night.Midway through the first quarter, I focused onMeekerquarterback TreyvonComptonrolling out for a pass, pressed the shutter button and...Nothing. At all. The old reliable Nikon D500 in my hands didn’t do a dern thing.

Iowa tribe teaches L.E.A.D.

The L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) program is beginning for 500 students in the sixth and ninth grades in the Ripley School District, Perkins-Tryon Public Schools, Wellston Public Schools and Carney Public Schools in September. L.E.A.D.

Norman man waives speedy trial

A Norman man facing two charges has waived a speedy trial and his case has been continued.David Ade, 57, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Suspect appears in court

A Prague man who is facing four felony charges with a child has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Deferred term in felony case

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Wellston man who faced a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded guilty to an amended count and drawn a deferred sentence.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.

CDS charges

A bench warrant that had been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who failed to make her court appearance has been returned and filed and a Chandler man facing the same charges has pleaded not guilty.

Felony assault charges

An Agra man faces a felony assault charge and a misdemeanor count of violating a Protective Order following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.