Woman gets 21 years in murder case

A Lincoln County woman who pleaded guilty in the deaths of two people inside a mobile home in December of 2019 has been sentenced to serve 21 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones on Monday of this week sentenced Desma Valdez, 20, to 262 months in federal prison.

Assault charges file in Stroud domestic case

Stroud police arrested a man recently after they responded to a call concerning a reported domestic disturbance. Formal charges were filed Aug. 11 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Jacob Simon, 29, of Stroud.

Legal marijuana: A growing problem for authorities

A Special Operations team and other agencies had raided an illegal marijuana grow operation northwest of the Jacktown intersection in Lincoln County just a few hours earlier.

Bond new president of First Bank & Trust Co.

Denny R. Bond has been named president of the Northeast Market for First Bank & Trust Co., which consists of banking centers in Stroud, Perkins, and Wellston. Originally from Bristow, Bond has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and is located at Perkins Banking Center.

Fair time for Lincoln, Pott counties

The Lincoln County Fair is but a few days with the opening scheduled for next Wednesday evening, Sep. 1, at the Fairgrounds in Chandler. Jessica Riggin, Lincoln County Extension Director, assures everyone, “We’re having a fair.” She said it opens this year with the swine show beginning at 6:30 p.

McLoud amends budget

McLoud City Council members have approved a budget amendment and also have increased the purchasing authority of the city manager. Council members approved the budget amendment to cover two expenditures. City Manager Buck Day said one is for a wood chipper that cost $41,401.

Gene Chase Hall

At a recent meeting, American Legion Matheny-Burt-Parrott Post 64 dedicated the main hall of their building as Gene Chase Hall. Amos (Gene) Chase was a member of Post 64 for 66 years and was the Post Chaplain for 28 years, as well as holding numerous other offices at Post 64 during his lifetime.

Hearing set in I-44 fatality wreck

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for an Ada woman facing a first degree manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Apr.

More charges on Stroud man

A Stroud resident, already facing three felony counts filed against him since earlier this year, has been charged recently with two more felonies. John Leonard Cushing II, 22, is facing a total of five felony counts. The most recent felonies were formally filed on Aug.