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Recommended: Life without parole

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Lincoln County jury has convicted an Agra man of six felonies, five related to minors and has recommended life without parole as punishment on two of those.Formal charges, which was the second amended information, were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Lexi Martzall

October Rotarians announced

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Lexi Martzall and Mattie White have been named Rotarians of the month for October by the Rotary Club.Lexi Martzall is the daughter of Edie and Chaiyo Martzall. She has lived in Chandler all her life and has grown up within Chandler Public Schools.

10 years behind bars

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A defendant who along with several others was arrested and faced multiple felonies following a robbery at a grow house operation in January of this year has taken a blind guilty plea and drawn prison time.Reginald Darnell Evans, 37, Charlestown, Mass.

Defendant faces seven counts

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a defendant from Luther facing nine counts for crimes against kids.Fabiola Pia Lacroix, about 25, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

New felony charges for Prague suspect

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A Prague man with a previous felony conviction now faces three new felonies.Formal charges were fi led in Lincoln County District Court in September against Pedro Genaro Rios, 36.He faces three felony counts of endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude a police ov cer.

Prison time for Stroud convict

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A Stroud man who already was convicted earlier this year of two felonies in Lincoln County recently was charged with one, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.Ronald Dean Mixon, about 62, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with aggravated assault and battery.

Commissioners special meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners, during a brief special meeting this week, adopted resolutions regarding vehicle insurance claims in the Sheriff’s Office.They also voted to authorize application for the JAG grant for the Sheriff’ Office.They approved a couple of other claims.

Bethany Descher as Georgia Graves catches Isaac Myers (who plays her husband) as he falls to the ground after being “killed” by Alison Radcliffe (far left), who plays an outlaw in The Pride of Chandler Marching Band’s performance of “The Ballad of Georgia Graves.” The band performed at the Blue and Gold Marching Classic in Holdenville on Saturday. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Local bands excel

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Five area marching bands competed this weekend in two marching band competitions, bringing home trophies.

The cast of “In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom” prepares to make audio flowers on stage at the preview of the one-act on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Performing Arts Center at Chandler High School. From left to right are James Kerr, Weston Miller, Bethany Descher, Mae Solomon, Cabella Reno, Zayli Jackson and Hannah Davis. Photo/Emily Kalka

Winning at a high level

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Chandler High School drama department took to the stage last weekend at the Oklahoma State Thespians One-Act Festival, walking away with a gaggle of awards.

Baylee Weeks

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Meeker FFA member Baylee Weeks has been exceptional in the livestock show world after an impressive run at three major events this season.Weeks recently exhibited the Supreme Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt at the Tulsa State Fair!

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