Trial set in turnpike manslaughter case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman facing a first degree manslaughter charge in a fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man. Formal manslaughter charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Apr.

The Honey Pot Garden & Gifts grand opening

Owner Janna Collins cuts the ribbon during the The Honey Pot Garden & Gifts grand opening Thursday in Chandler. She and John Collins operate the business at 1103 Manvel. Photo/Brian Blansett

Dogs maul runner on county road

A Lincoln County man, who was critically injured recently when a group of dogs attacked him while he was out for a run, is now recovering in an Oklahoma City hospital. Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Hyde identified the injured man as Robert Rood.

Zebra mussles enter area

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has reported the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in Shawnee Twin Lakes for the first time. The agency also has confirmed it has found the zebra mussels in 24 different bodies of water in Oklahoma.

Hearings set in felonies

Pre-preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a Stroud man who faces six felonies filed against him within a two-month period last year.

North Rock Creek students of the month

North Rock Creek schools announced the students of the month last week. In the top photo are the high school students. From left, they are Caden Edwards (12th), Margaret Amend (12th), Chloe Horton (11th), Marcus Webber (9th), Hailey Rice (10th), Calvin Bray (10th), Sam McCellan (11th).

Hearing set in marijuana bust

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the owner of two Lincoln County marijuana growing operations after his facilities were seized and shut down in February. A formal charge was filed Feb.

Lincoln County commissioners meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a resolution authorizing and designating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as revenue replacement. The county is projected to receive about $6.7 million in ARPA funds.

Guilty plea entered in DUI

A Chandler man who was facing a felony count of driving under the influence of alcohol waived his preliminary hearing and during his scheduled arraignment changed his plea to guilty. Daniel James Walker, 27, was formally charged last Nov. 3 in Lincoln County District Court.

Chandler High School vocal music honored

On Monday, April 11th, the Chandler School Board recognized the Vocal Music Department and many of its students for multiple groups and individual accomplishments listed below. The School Board gave the students a standing ovation once all of their accomplishments had been listed.