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Wellston man changes plea

A Wellston man charged and described as an accomplice on drug related charges and a firearms count n December of 2022 has entered a guilty blind plea to five felonies. Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District on Dec. 9, 2022 against Michael Allen Kulp, then 40.

Quick verdict

A Lincoln County jury took only 45 minutes to convict an Edmond man on drug trafficking charges, then took less 40 minutes to recommend his punishment.

Charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man, previously convicted of several felony offenses, has been charged with two drug-related counts and one for a firearms violations. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Feb. 16 this year against Ryan Ken Burns, 34.

Chandler to close parts of Allison

The Chandler City Council voted 3-2 to close down Allison Street from Rt. 66 to Fifth Street due to a bridge replacement project by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation at their monthly meeting on Feb. 13. ODOT will be replacing the railroad bridge on Rt.

Former McLoud teacher gets suspended sentences

A former McLoud High School teacher has pleaded guilty to three felonies for soliciting sex with minors by use of technology and has been handed three suspended sentences.

Earp makes state

Sophomore Landon Earp from Chandler High School is set to battle it out on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the OSSAA State Wrestling Championship at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. This is Earp’s second time qualifying for State.
Chamber honors Anderson, Snovel

Chamber honors Anderson, Snovel

Chamber honors Anderson, Snovel

Chandler teacher Pam Anderson is named Citizen of the Year by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce and receives her award from Chamber Vice President Brian Bendele. Mrs. Anderson has taught at Chandler Junior High for over 30 years.
Meeker third-grader River Potts gives his sheep, Diva, a hug before the Meeker local livestock show Saturday. The spring show season is in full swing, with several schools having local shows and the Lincoln County show this week. The Pott County livestock show will be in two weeks. For photos and results from the Meeker, Chandler and Wellston local shows, please see Pages 1D and 3D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker third-grader River Potts gives his sheep, Diva, a hug before the Meeker local livestock show Saturday. The spring show season is in full swing, with several schools having local shows and the Lincoln County show this week. The Pott County livestock show will be in two weeks. For photos and results from the Meeker, Chandler and Wellston local shows, please see Pages 1D and 3D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Livestock season!

A tribute to Pam Anderson

Congratulations to Mrs. Pam Anderson on being named Citizen of the Year. Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed like Mrs. Anderson, because she is determined to. We are so proud of her longtime career as a school teacher and mentor to many students.
Kali Beall

Kali Beall

Lions of the month announced

Kali Beall, Colton Burbach and Ashlee Beatty have been named the February Lions of the Month by the Lions Club. Kali Beall is the daughter of Kevin and Tracy Beall. After graduating, she plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma and join the nursing program to get her RN or LPN.