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Sentence modification denied on sex crimes

A Chandler woman’s case motion to have her 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies modified has been denied by a District Judge.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.
Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud Public Schools has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2025. The valedictorians are Kamden Bray, Sage Hightower, Laci O’Donnell, Erin Sellers and Cash Wright. The salutatorian is Dawson Szot.Kamden Bray Kamden Bray is the daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Bray.

10-year-old dies in UTV crash

A 10-year-old died last eek when the Utility Terrain Vehicle he was driving rolled on a county road north of Prague.One of his passengers was critically injured.

Special commission meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week during a special meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and retention at the Fairgrounds.They also approved a plat for Oakwood Valley in District 1.

Special commissioners’ meeting

A Meeker man is facing two felonies and a bench warrant for his arrest was issued at the same time but has now been returned.

Outage halts Park Road testing

State testing at Park Road Elementary School in Chandler was postponed after a downed power line partially disrupted power to the school, according to Superintendent Scott Baade.Severe storms moved through the area early Tuesday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and some hail.

Hearing continued in embezzlement

A dispositional hearing has been continued for a Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement, who has pleaded not guilty..

Health awards in Lincoln County

Businesses, entities, schools and other organizations in Lincoln County have been recognized by the state for their public health initiatives.

Four charged with conpiracy

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Four men have been charged with conspiring to bring contraband into the Lincoln County Jail.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.Formal charges of conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr.

Democrats meet

The Lincoln County Democrats held their 2025 County Convention in Chandler on April 5 and elected new officers.