A Lincoln County Jail inmate already facing multiple felonies and a misdemeanor, has a new felony filed against him following a disturbance in the jail in which property was allegedly damaged. A formal charge of malicious injury to property over $1,000 was filed April 19 in Lincoln County District Court against Eliah Lively, 25, of Wellston.

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a budget contract with the OSU Extension Office and also approved the ARPA Funds Expenditure Documentation form for the OSU Extension Office building. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said there is $1,128,380 remaining in the ARPA funds and reminded commissioners the funds must be under contract by the end of 2024.

Heavy thunderstorms with powerful winds and rain late Monday night and early Tuesday knocked out power to some Lincoln County residents and businesses, but no injuries have been reported. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown said power outages were reported in Carney, Tryon and Agra.

Several kids participate in a bullseye game at the 7th Annual Bell Cow Crawfish Festival on May 3, hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival brought out a strong showing from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Route 66 Pavilion with its all-you-caneat crawfish buckets. There was also live music, a cornhole tournament, bouncy houses and plenty of crawfish. Photo/Emily Kalka

Liz Swindell, a junior at North Rock Creek High School, received a perfect score on her ACT - a 36. Principal Chad Brooking said he is absolutely thrilled to have a student like Swindell achieve a perfect score.

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By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man with previous felony convictions who was recently arrested and charged with a new felony. Walter T.

A Sparks man facing four felonies and a couple of misdemeanors has been ordered to stand trial for the second time this year. Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Stroud, joined thousands of members throughout the world to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the organization on April 30, 1931. It was also the 45th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.