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Treasurer’s office remodel

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office will be closing at 12:00 on Friday, September 15th for remodel work to be done. The office will open on Monday, September 18th at 8:00 am. To pay taxes our website is www.oktaxrolls. com.

Tryon ex-officials plead guilty

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have pleaded guilty and been handed deferred sentences.

School elections for Lincoln County voters

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Early voting on bond proposals in the McLoud and Luther School Districts for voters who reside in Lincoln County opens today, Sep. 7 and will also be held on Friday, Sep. 8. Those voting next Tuesday, Sep. 12, must cast their ballots at their respective precincts.

Hearing reset for former substitute

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a former Wellston substitute teacher facing four sex-related felonies with minors following an investigation by Lincoln County officers and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Trial set in abuse case

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A Chandler man facing a felony charge of domestic abuse by strangulation has pleaded not guilty and a trial date has been set. following a reported incident at a Chandler residence has waived his preliminary hearing.

Hearings pending in McLoud drug case

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Pre-preliminary hearings have been set for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.

Hearing continued in Stroud chase

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a driver facing four charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested.
Tyson Pittman, left, and Logan Hand watch with Wellston Gifted and Talented teacher Nicole Reeves as their robot completes its task of locating a Coca-Cola can, grasping it and depositing it in a container. Photo/Brian Blansett

Tyson Pittman, left, and Logan Hand watch with Wellston Gifted and Talented teacher Nicole Reeves as their robot completes its task of locating a Coca-Cola can, grasping it and depositing it in a container. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wellston’s Masters of the Robots

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Wellston Elementary School has received a grant from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board for robotics kits that are being used to implement computer science through robotics. Susan Way, Elementary Principal, said the OERB grant totals $2,875 for five robotics kits.

Pottawatomie County Fair

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Pottawatomie County’s 84th annual Free Fair kicks off next week on Wednesday, Sep. 6 when all non-livestock entries may be brought to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee.
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