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Local arrest in Capitol incursion

A 25-year-old Chandler resident was arrested this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for allegedly participating in the incident on Jan. 6 of this year where hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Carney: Valedictorian and salutatorian

Carney: Valedictorian and salutatorian

Carney: Valedictorian and salutatorian

Officials at Carney High School have named the top two graduates for the 2021 graduating class. Sarah McFadden was named Valedictorian and Sara Mayes is the Salutatorian. They were honored at commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 14. McFadden is the daughter of Bill and Yolanda McFadden.
And the Class of 2034

And the Class of 2034

And the Class of 2034

The pre-schoolers at East Side Elementary School got into the end-of-school spirit with the school’s annual rodeo last week. They had stick horse races, roping and rocking horse bronc riding and threw flying disks made to look like cow pies.
Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

What started as their first weekend away for Angela and Andy Meyer since Covid-19 was interrupted by an urgent phone call from their son, Braden Meyer. “He’s very calm,” Angela Meyer said. “And he goes ‘mom, dad, grandma fell and she’s not talking’.

Traffic stop leads to felony charge

A Chandler driver is facing four charges after a traffic stop by Chandler police in late March led to his arrest. Dustin Thomas Eyestone, 27, was formally charged on April 20 in Lincoln County District with a felony and three misdemeanors.

Meeker: Virgil Fowler Athletic Complex

The Meeker Board of Education this week adopted a resolution to name the athletic facilities in honor of Virgil Fowler who is retiring this year. The board voted to name the athletic facilities “The Virgil Fowler Athletic Complex.

Chandler pays COVID-related stipends

The Chandler Board of Education this week voted to approve a one-time stipend for all full time staff members taking on additional duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School Supt.

Tryon man faces felony charges after arrest

A man from Tryon is facing four counts, among them two felonies, following his arrest in April by Tryon police officers. Formal charges were filed May 3 in Lincoln County District Court against Clayton Joseph Thomas Custard, 31.

Felony drug charge for Wellston woman

A Wellston woman is facing a drug charge after Chandler police arrested her in early April. Ashley Blanche Lowery, 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on April 28 with distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, including possession with intent to distribute.

Bench warrant issued for Davenport man

Authorities are seeking a Davenport man after a $15,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest in late April on two felony charges and two misdemeanor counts. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 28 against Corey Leon Barber, 43.