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Downed power lines near Wellston caused by a surprise storm last week. Photo/Mario Holland

Storm causes damage near Wellston

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Last week’s heavy thunderstorms reportedly caused major damage in some portions of Lincoln County and left some areas without power.

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Lincoln County Marriages

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Ryan Vandon Menefee and Rachael Thornhill Jeffrey Dewitt Barker and Stephanie Kim Ryker Christopher Scott Carpenter and Kristina Lynn Hillis Colton Dale Keeling and Myla May Werschky Brandon Eric Shields and Kennedy Ladara Combs Tyler Dominic Pritchett and Somer Jean-Anne Fisher Cole Maurice Sikes...

Initial appearance in manslaughter

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A Harrah man faces a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide after his fouryear- old son reportedly jumped from his pickup truck and was run over by the vehicle has made his initial appearance.

Preliminary hearing in cruelty case

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Pre-Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two women from Wellston who were arrested as the result of an animal neglect investigation that began in March of this year and are facing 49 charges of animal cruelty.

Hearing set for Wellston man

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested.

Meeker School Board

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the Estimate of Needs and financial statement for 2023-2024 and accepted a bid for a sprinkler system for the baseball field. They also agreed to a contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to provide a full time school resource officer.

Dale Board of Education

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Dale Board of Education members have approved the district’s 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and agreed to stipends for all full time support staff. School Supt. Will Jones said the Estimate of Needs totals $6,662,185.70. The board approved the teacher negotiated contract for 2023-2024.

Davenport fourth grader Tanner Thompson shows off his award-winning limited RZR 170. He just clinched first place in Ultra4 USA’s East Series Championship and hopes to take the West Series Championship at the end of September. Photo/Emily Kalka

A winning habit

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

If you ask Tanner Thompson about all the races he’s won, he’ll just shrug and tell you his favorite thing about it is meeting new friends. Tanner - who is No. 21 on the track - started racing when he was six for fun.

The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pott County: Problems at the jail

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Pottawatomie County jail officials apparently defied state laws and a judge’s order when they concealed information on the unexplained deaths of seven vulnerable detainees. All seven people arrived at the jail with medical and mental health or substance use complications that required care.

at the Lincoln County Fair. White started Hounds & Heifers in 2022 to help support her FFA expenses.

Ava White’s Hounds & Heifers

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

What started as a way to help sophomore Ava White cover the costs of showing cattle has bloomed into a promising new business. The Chandler student, who is also vice president of the FFA, launched Hounds & Heifers in January 2022, selling pet treats and apparel.

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