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Former Wellston teacher sentenced

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, December 30, 2024
A former Wellston substitute teacher, convicted of two counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of Technology, has been sentenced to prison.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12, 2023 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26 at the time.

Stroud man charged in sex case

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Stroud man, who is employed by the Sac and Fox Juvenile Detention Center, has been charged with a child sex-related crime following his recent arrest by Stroud police officers.Joshua Wade Jordan, 42, was formally charged Dec.

Manslaughter case amended to felony, suspended sentence

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A California woman’s first degree manslaughter charge, a felony, has been amended to a misdemeanor and she has been handed a suspended sentence.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed on March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Letters to Santa Claus

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Here are some Letters to Santa from that we weren’t able to get into last week’s papers.They are from Stroud pre-k.Dear Santa, You are very cool. For Christmas I would like Spiderman toys. I would love my very own Spiderman webs. I love Spiderman so much. I even want a Spiderman coat.

Stroud Council paves way for youth center

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Stroud City Council voted on Dec. 12 to conditionally move forward with allowing the operation of a youth center in the town. They have tentatively allowed the use of a building at 315 W.

Trial set in child abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.

News from Stroud Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Stroud’s Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members had a busy fall and holiday season with meetings, socials and service projects. President Chris Hodge presided over meetings and recognized birthdays and anniversaries each month.

Stroud man pleads in felony charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
AStroud man who is facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over to stand trial has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

2024 - Taking a look back

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Here is a look back at the top stories in our area in 2024.This edition covers the first half of the year, and will pick up with xxxxxx next week.JanuaryDuring the first week of January, a Wellston man was sentenced to 150 years in state prison for crimes against minors.
Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Melissa Covington, a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, prepares a prescription. Her sister, Megan Jones, also a pharmacist at Hite’s Drug, said they’ve seen roughly the same number of flu and COVID-19 shots this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

The season of sickness

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
For some, it starts with a sore throat. For others, it’s a sniffle or a cough. Then come the aches and chills. Possibly a fever. Next thing you know, your nose is as red as Rudolf’s but without the fun of saving Christmas.That’s right. It’s flu season. Or, as the U.S.
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