Wellston man to prison

A Wellston man has pleaded no contest to six counts of sex crimes with a minor under 16 and has been handed a state prison term. Gary Wayne Shafer, 68, originally was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 19, 2022 with one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.

Hearings for two charged in Carney man’s death

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for an Iowa man a Wellston woman charged in the connection with the death of a Carney man. Each faces three felonies. Each is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler without bond.

Fire in Stroud

A fire that broke out in Stroud on Main Street Monday night destroyed an antique store but firefighters were able to contain the fire to that building. Stroud Fire Chief Chris Wilson said the call came in at 8:35 p.m. Wilson noted, “We had heavy smoke as we arrived.

McLoud ex-teacher’s case

A former McLoud High School teacher facing three felonies after she was arrested on charges for allegedly soliciting sex with minors by use of technology and who waived her preliminary hearing faces her next court date in December.

Commissioners approve budget, E-911 payroll

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and also approved a contract with the E-911 Trust Authority relating to the financial and/or employment situation with the Trust. In the Oct.

Three felony charges dismissed

Three felony charges against a Chandler man who was scheduled to go on trial on this month have been dismissed by the state.

Hearing scheduled in Stroud porn case

Pre-preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a Stroud man who was charged with three felonies in July of this year and a felony count of possession of child pornography filed in September. Shamus Jack Palermo, 49, was formally charged Sep.