Bench warrant issued for Meeker man

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Meeker man facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Formal charges of first degree burglary, a felony, and assault and battery, a misdemeanor were filed Nov. 8 in Lincoln County District Court against Nicholas Shane Cagle, 28.

Texas driver arrested

A Texas motorist recently stopped on the Turner Turnpike has been arrested and charged with a drug offense. Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov. 2 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to distribute.

Arraignment set in Stroud man’s death

A Jennings man facing a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been bound over to stand trial in the death of a Stroud man. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23. A $15,000 bench warrant was issued at that time for his arrest.

Street progress

Stroud doctor honored

Dr. George Conrad Markert is to be honored by the Stroud Community Foundation and Avem Health Partners with the Heroes in Healthcare Award on Friday for his achievements during a healthcare career that spans six decades.

Arrests made in grow house robbery

Two men are sitting in the Lincoln County jail after they have been taken into custody and face multiple charges for an armed burglary of a marijuana grow that sparked a huge manhunt.

Letters to Veterans

For the last two years,we have asked area high school students to write open letters to veterans. This year, we asked seniors from the Chandler High School band, the Meeker Bulldogs, the Stroud Tigers and the Chandler Lions.